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I have been taking amino acid supplements for a couple of years now. Perfect amino and optimal amino are the two brands I’ve used. Both are what they call MAP formulas (master amino profile), optimal ratios for utilization.

Just curious if you are aware or have an opinion on these?

I’m almost 61 years old and use them in conjunction with my workouts hoping to get optimal protein while keeping my muscle as long as possible....

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I do have opinions on these amino acid supplements. In short, I think they're sort of a waste of money. The comments section isn't the place to go into all the whys and wherefores, so I'll devote a chunk of next week's Arrow into an in-depth explanation.

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Doc, have you read this? There is some compelling research that support the use of EAA supplementation. A Guide to Amino Acid and Protein... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YZFDXL

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A Guide to Amino Acid and Protein Nutrition: Essential Amino Acid Solutions for Everyone (The EAASE Program) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YZFDXL

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Hey I just read an article on the PubMed website talking about how chromium helps you keep your muscles. Saw some other articles regarding that subject . ☯️

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