Free Aminos
NutriCology Free Aminos is an 'Other Combinations' product within the Vitamins & Minerals category, featuring 18 ingredients with 100% label transparency. This supplement delivers a range of amino acids, with L-Arginine (124 mg), L-Glutamine (56 mg), Glycine (56 mg), L-Leucine (138 mg), and Taurine (28 mg) provided at dosages that research suggests are clinically relevant. However, L-Tyrosine is identified as underdosed in this formulation. The product holds an N+ Score of 69, resulting in a C- grade, placing it in the average tier. Its high ingredient adequacy score of 83 indicates many ingredients are well-dosed, but a formula completeness score of 0 suggests a focused, rather than comprehensive, amino acid profile. This product may support individuals looking to supplement specific amino acids at research-backed levels, particularly those noted as clinically dosed.
About This Product
Free Aminos by NutriCology is a vitamins & minerals supplement containing 18 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 69/100 (Grade C-).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include L-Glutamine, L-Arginine, Glycine and 2 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +5 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 18 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (18 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| L-Glutamine | 56.000 mg | High |
| L-Arginine | 124.000 mg | High |
| Glycine | 56.000 mg | High |
| Taurine | 28.000 mg | High |
| L-Tyrosine | 56.000 mg | Under |
| L-Leucine | 138.000 mg | High |
| L-Isoleucine | 138.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Valine | 56.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Methionine | 28.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Serine | 28.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Lysine Hydrochloride | 196.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Threonine | 112.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Phenylalanine | 15.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Cysteine Hydrochloride | 28.000 mg | N/A |
| Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide | 124.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Alanine | 82.000 mg | N/A |
| L-5-Hydroxytryptophan | 20.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Histidine Hydrochloride | 98.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.