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Max-Amino Caps with Vitamin B6

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Glutamic Acid 180 mg
Proline 80 mg
Methionine
Isoleucine 130 mg
Vitamin B6 20 mg
Glycine 70 mg
Valine 150 mg
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Score62
Transparent amino-acid labeling is useful, but underdosed actives, a four-capsule serving, and weak value make the smaller bottle hard to justify.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (22 servings)
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Score 62

Transparent amino-acid labeling is useful, but underdosed actives, a four-capsule serving, and weak value make the smaller bottle hard to justify.
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$19.19($0.87 per serving)
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Analysis

The formula names a wide range of essential and nonessential amino acids, making its basic composition easy to understand. Leucine, valine, isoleucine, lysine, and the other actives are each supplied in small amounts rather than in performance-oriented doses.

Vitamin B6 supports amino-acid metabolism but reaches 20 mg as conventional pyridoxine hydrochloride. Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide is also included, yet its amount is too small to make the blend meaningfully broader.

Four capsules are required for each serving, which is a high pill burden for the active amounts delivered. The smaller bottle lasts only a limited number of servings, so convenience and value are both weak.

Who is it for
  • People who want a broad low-dose amino-acid blend
  • Capsule users who do not want a flavored powder
Best for
  • Basic amino-acid coverage
  • Short-term travel use

Pros

  • Names individual L-amino acids clearly
  • Covers a wide range of amino acids
  • Avoids a hidden proprietary amino-acid blend

Cons

  • Most amino acids are far below focused-use amounts
  • Requires four capsules per serving
  • Smaller bottle provides weak active-dose value

Warnings

  • Long-term use alongside other high-B6 products may raise the risk of tingling, numbness, or other nerve symptoms
  • People with phenylketonuria must avoid the included phenylalanine
  • Tyrosine and phenylalanine may be unsuitable with MAO inhibitors or levodopa without professional guidance

Nutrient quality

51 Moderate impact

Most amino acids use clear free-form names, with a few hydrochloride forms specified. The broad amino profile is divided into small individual amounts that are unlikely to provide a robust serving.

Ingredient transparency

82 Highest impact

Every listed amino acid and vitamin has a specific amount. Inactive capsule ingredients are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The supplied average and volume indicate strong aggregate satisfaction. No detailed experience reports are available to identify repeated complaints or confirm perceived benefits.

Value for money

38 Lower impact

The cost is difficult to justify given the small amino acid amounts. The limited number of servings weakens value per effective dose.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
20 mg
L-Glutamic Acid
180 mg
L-Leucine
160 mg
L-Serine
160 mg
L-Valine
150 mg
L-Aspartic Acid
140 mg
L-Isoleucine
130 mg
L-Phenylalanine
110 mg
L-Threonine
100 mg
L-Lysine (L-Lysine Hydrochloride)
96 mg
L-Tyrosine
90 mg
L-Proline
80 mg
Glycine
70 mg
L-Methionine
60 mg
L-Arginine
50 mg
L-Histidine
50 mg
Taurine
50 mg
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
40 mg
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride
30 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
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Glutamic Acid · 180 mg OverallScore88
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value
L-glutamic acid is well matched to the amino-acid blend and supplied in a substantial amount. The exact label disclosure makes its contribution easy to verify. The serving cost is relatively high for the collection, which weakens value despite the solid formulation.
Proline · 80 mg OverallScore62
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The preferred L-proline form is clearly listed in a relatively clean capsule format. Its dose remains low for targeted collagen building despite transparent disclosure. Cost efficiency is poor after adjusting for the amount of proline delivered.

Methionine · 60 mg OverallScore60
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

The clearly identified L-Methionine form supports ingredient quality, but the serving supplies only a small amount for standalone supplementation. Full dose disclosure makes the formula easy to assess, while the lack of a stated purity grade leaves sourcing uncertain. A price above the collection median weakens value for buyers mainly seeking methionine.

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