Quest

Amino Complex 500 mg

D
N+ Score66
ProteinServing: 2 Capsule(s)Type: Other Combinations

Amino Complex 500 mg by Quest is a protein supplement containing 18 ingredients, primarily amino acids derived from Hydrolyzed Casein. Key ingredients like L-Leucine (41mg), L-Arginine (18mg), and Glycine (12mg) are present at clinical doses, while L-Tyrosine (28mg) is considered underdosed for typical clinical effects. The product achieves an N+ Score of 66 and a 'D' grade, indicating an average quality. While it provides a broad spectrum of amino acids, the dosages for some may not align with research-backed clinical efficacy. This product could be considered by those seeking a general amino acid blend, acknowledging the varying ingredient dosages.

About This Product

Amino Complex 500 mg by Quest is a protein supplement containing 18 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 66/100 (Grade D).

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-Arginine, Glycine, L-Leucine.

N+ Score Breakdown

Ingredient Adequacy75/100

Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?

Formula Completeness0/100

Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?

Label Transparency100/100

Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?

Ingredient Diversity100/100

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
  • +3 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
  • +Rich formula with 18 active ingredients

Weaknesses

  • −Missing several expected ingredients for its category

Ingredient Analysis (18 ingredients)

IngredientAmountDose Adequacy
L-Lysine36.500 mgN/A
L-Arginine18.000 mgOptimal
Glycine12.000 mgOptimal
L-Tyrosine28.000 mgUnder
L-Leucine41.000 mgHigh
L-Isoleucine27.000 mgN/A
L-Valine32.000 mgN/A
L-Methionine12.500 mgN/A
L-Serine28.000 mgN/A
L-Proline50.500 mgN/A
L-Threonine21.500 mgN/A
L-Phenylalanine22.000 mgN/A
L-Histidine13.500 mgN/A
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide1.500 mgN/A
L-Glutamic Acid100.000 mgN/A
L-Alanine13.000 mgN/A
Hydrolyzed Casein500.000 mgN/A
L-Aspartic Acid31.500 mgN/A

Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.