What is the ideal time to take my Aminos?<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: &quot;Source Code Pro&quot;; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kion Aminos are an amazingly flexible supplement that can provide benefit no matter when they are taken..With Exercise Kion Aminos taken with your workout (whether before during or after) will provide the greatest increase in muscle protein synthesis as both EAA&apos;s and exercise (resistance exercise in particular) have a synergistic effect greater than either in isolation.&#xA0;On Off DaysA common misconception is Kion Aminos should only be taken on days you work out. This could not be further from the truth, as the benefit to taking them even on off days is significant. We&apos;re constantly in a state of muscle protein turnover (even at rest) in which we are breaking down muscle tissue for fuel, nutrients etc and subsequently rebuilding - if we have an appropriate level of available essential amino acids.&#xA0;With Meals?Kion Aminos can be a great addition to meals, especially those particularly low in protein. Recent research has shown that elevated peripheral levels of EAA&apos;s can actually increase the MPS stimulation from your meal. One caveat, there is the potential with foods high in tryptophan (such as turkey) to blunt this effect to a certain extent as tryptophan and leucine can potentially compete for absorption pathways, so keep this in mind if supplementing your meals.&#xA0;What if I&apos;m Fasting?Very nuanced topic, but in general our stance is that the benefits of taking aminos while fasted far outweigh any drawbacks. Many consider any glucose, and the subsequent insulin response to &quot;break a fast&quot; (which Aminos will do in the short term) but fail to recognize that a good workout (weightlifting in particular) will elicit this same effect.&#xA0;&#xA0;Adding to this is the fact that even in a fasted state, we are continually undergoing muscle protein turnover, and new synthesis is always going to be limited by EAA availability, whether that is from muscle tissue breakdown or supplementary EAA&apos;s.&#xA0;Especially if one is practicing intermittent fasting for body composition purposes / caloric control, EAA&apos;s can be a perfect companion to your fast.&#xA0; How Many Servings Can I Take Daily?There is not currently an established upper limit for daily intake - many studies have approached 90g daily in their protocols. However, we can provide some guidance to ensure that your Aminos are being used as efficiently as possible.&#xA0;- 18g at one time has shown to be the point at which the increase in muscle protein synthesis plateaus. Based on this we don&apos;t recommend taking more than 3 servings at a time&#xA0;- 3 Hours. This is the average length of time the increase in protein synthesis will last. If you are taking the maximum effective dose above, taking more within this 3 hour window will yield diminishing returns.&#xA0;Based on this, throughout the span of a 16 hour day, the maximum effective amount of servings would be 15 servings daily.&#xA0;Are this many servings necessary to see results? Absolutely not,&#xA0;a single serving daily is perfectly effective!

Timing and Servings Daily

Kion Aminos, or any plant based free-form amino acid are produced using an enzymatic fermentation process. This process naturally yields a very "sour" taste. In our mission to provide the cleanest products possible, we are unwilling to add what many

Kion Aminos, or any plant based free-form amino acid are produced using an enzymatic fermentation process. This process naturally yields a very &quot;sour&quot; taste. In our mission to provide the cleanest products possible, we are unwilling to add what many other companies do in the form of artificial flavors or sweeteners such as Sucralose.&#xA0;We realize individual pallets can vary greatly, which is why we offer our Aminos Powders in 4 different varieties as well as in a flavorless <a href="https://www.getkion.com/products/aminos-capsules">Capsule</a> format.&#xA0;If this is your first experience with our Aminos powder, and you find the taste not to your liking, please select &quot;I Need More Help&quot; and we will follow up with you as soon as possible.&#xA0;

Taste Not To My Liking

Kion Clean Protein and Kion Aminos can absolutely be combined for an even greater effect on muscle protein synthesis. While whey protein isolate is the most efficient "in-tact" protein, it is not as efficient as free-form amino acids when it comes to

Kion Clean Protein and Kion Aminos can absolutely be combined for an even greater effect on muscle protein synthesis. While whey protein isolate is the most efficient &quot;in-tact&quot; protein, it is not as efficient as free-form amino acids when it comes to protein synthesis. Adding Kion Aminos to your Clean Protein is a great way to get the various benefits of both.&#xA0;

Combining Protein + Aminos

We're often asked if our EAA's are "pre-digested" as they have a higher % of absorption. "Pre-Digested" simply refers to amino acids in a free-form, or those not bound together by a peptide chain, thus any free-form eaa supplement (such as Kion) can

We&apos;re often asked if our EAA&apos;s are &quot;pre-digested&quot; as they have a higher % of absorption.&#xA0;&quot;Pre-Digested&quot; simply refers to amino acids in a free-form, or those not bound together by a peptide chain, thus any free-form eaa supplement (such as Kion) can be considered to be &quot;pre-digested.&quot;

Pre Digested?

To begin, free-form amino acids should not be considered "protein" in the typical sense of the word. What we all think of as proteins are a various chain of amino acids all bonded by peptides. So, while we cannot consider free form amino acids as pro

To begin, free-form amino acids should not be considered &quot;protein&quot; in the typical sense of the word. What we all think of as proteins are a various chain of amino acids all bonded by peptides.&#xA0;So, while we cannot consider free form amino acids as protein in the typical sense, there are other factors that can help inform one who desires to include them in daily protein intake. &#xA0;Free form amino acids have been shown to increase muscle protein synthesis at rates substantially higher (even up to 8x) than intact proteins. There are multiple factors for this, but a primary being the lack of need for digestion compared to intact proteins.&#xA0;Given this, there is not a right or wrong way to go about tracking. Some might err on the side of considering each gram of amino acids as 3g of protein (due to the increased efficiency), while other might yet consider a 1:1 ratio, while others still will not account for them in daily tracking.&#xA0;All of this being said, it is important to remember that while EAA&apos;s can stimulate much greater protein synthesis, dietary proteins are still vital for provision of other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.&#xA0;

Protein Content - Aminos

As with anything related to the health of your child, eaa supplementation is best discussed with your pediatrician. The World Health Organization has determined a lower limit of intake for various age groups, with the determination that younger popul

As with anything related to the health of your child, eaa supplementation is best discussed with your pediatrician. &#xA0;The World Health Organization has determined a lower limit&#xA0;of intake for various age groups, with the determination that younger populations require more than adults.. makes sense right? After all they play a pivotal role in the development of so many systems, from developing healthy muscle to hormone, immune and neurological function.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/okwl/hc/gvk/f77257df-c8e9-4dc5-88b5-3f50805e1bdf-d71245c2-adad-4f96-a25d-b241295eb8ad.png" style="width: 487px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><style type="text/css" id="isPasted"></style>Again, its important to note these are not upper level intakes, simply suggested minimums.&#xA0;As for ideal dosage, many variables come into play making it extremely difficult to suggest. If your child(ren) do not consume a good amount of high quality protein in their diet, their needs will of course be greater, If your child is extremely active, the same logic applies.&#xA0;

Safe for Children?

For the purposes of our Aminos Powder, Kion uses a citric acid produced in the standard manner, via microbial fermentation using Aspergillus niger. Our citric acid is derived from non-gmo sources, and is free from any derivatives such as corn. Additi

&#xA0;For the purposes of our <a href="https://www.getkion.com/products/aminos-powder">Aminos Powder</a>, Kion uses a citric acid produced in the standard manner, via microbial fermentation using Aspergillus niger. Our citric acid is derived from non-gmo sources, and is free from any derivatives such as corn. Additionally, our raw materials are subject to microbiological screens, which include screening for yeasts and molds.&#xA0;We certainly understand any concern, especially given the popularity of this subject as of late, and by no means wish to dismiss them. As can often be the case, many of the claims surrounding citric acid are either very &quot;liberal&quot; connections and/or have little to no scientific backing, requiring further research. &#xA0;&#xA0;All of that having been said, we appreciate that you only want the best in your products (this we share). Should you still have concern, but still want the benefit of EAA supplementation we offer the same formula without additives in our <a href="https://www.getkion.com/products/aminos-capsules">Aminos Capsules</a> .&#xA0;

Citric Acid - Aminos

Kion Aminos are a 100% stimulant free product, no caffeine! So how do they increase energy?. Simply put, the intracellular metabolism of essential amino acids is crucial for cellular functions, including energy production. EAA's also account for roug

Kion Aminos are a 100% stimulant free product, no caffeine! So how do they increase energy?Simply put, the intracellular metabolism of essential amino acids is crucial for cellular functions, including energy production. EAA&apos;s also account for roughly 10-15% of ATP production, a vital energy source for muscle contraction as well as cognitive function.&#xA0;

Kion Aminos and Energy

Kion Aminos are manufactured in NSF™ certified facilities. While we cannot guarantee that. We do not include any ingredients banned by either WADA / USADA. We are fortunate to have many competitive athletes and professional sports organizations who t

Kion Aminos are manufactured in NSF&#x2122; certified facilities. While we cannot guarantee that&#xA0;We do not include any ingredients banned by either WADA / USADA.&#xA0;We are fortunate to have many competitive athletes and professional sports organizations who trust Kion with their supplementation needs.&#xA0;

Banned Substances

Aminos or Creatine,  What is the Difference?. Creatine and Essential Amino Acids in function are quite different, both with their own unique benefits while at the same time having benefits complimentary to each other. Essential Amino Acids are the ma

Aminos or Creatine, &#xA0;What is the Difference?&#xA0;Creatine and Essential Amino Acids in function are quite different, both with their own unique benefits while at the same time having benefits complimentary to each other.&#xA0;Essential Amino Acids are the main building blocks of your cells, and are the amino acids responsible for promoting muscle protein synthesis - you can only build muscle when new synthesis exceeds the level of breakdown.&#xA0;Creatine&apos;s primary role is in energy production, both for athletic performance and&#xA0;cognitive function. Creatine, while not capable of building muscle in isolation (that requires EAA&apos;s) can aid in muscle building and recovery via multiple mechanisms.&#xA0;Which should I choose?While both supplements are extremely effective in isolation, the complimentary benefits of taking both are numerous. Creatine for example, can help to signal certain pathways that promote new muscle growth, but once again, EAA&apos;s are necessary to actually create that new muscle. The synergies go on and on, therefore we recommend taking both as best practice. However, if you were to choose just one, we&apos;d suggest reading some more information found below to determine which benefits are more important to you.&#xA0;<a href="https://www.getkion.com/blogs/all/creatine">Creatine</a><a href="https://www.getkion.com/blogs/all/the-ultimate-guide-to-kion-aminos">Essential Amino Acids</a>

Kion Aminos