Amino Acid Capsules

[aj24]

Are taking Amino Acid capsules a good thing? I was looking at Optimum Nutrition brand of them when I was at the store.

Im currently taking 100% Gold Standard Whey and Casein from Optimum Nutrition. I am also taking Creapure Creatine Monohydrate, 18 years old, just was suggested taking aminos. I know that there are amino acids in the protein that I am taking, I just dont know if taking capsules also would be beneficial.

[DoUgL@S]

Are you finding it hard to get enough protein from your diet? Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, so they are not a bad thing per se. What are your goals? What is the context? For example, are taking Amino Acid capsules a good thing for _________? Fill in the blank.

[aj24]

basically quick muscle recovery and building would fill in that blank

[DoUgL@S]

Quick muscle recovery = protein and carbs. Muscle building is usually acheived by a calorie surplus and high protein. You would not need amino acid capsules for either. You can achieve what you want with whole foods or a quality protein powder+carbs.