Essential Amino Acids is a amino acid/protein supplement by GNC Pro Performance in tablet or pill form, listing 19 ingredients in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. Currently listed as on-market. Daily Value percentages shown below are based on FDA reference daily intake amounts for adults.
Ingredients listed on each label, against the amino acid/protein category average of 12.7. Data from the NIH DSLD.
Essential Amino Acids19
1 Up Whey Chocolate & Peanut Butter Blast20
Amino acid/Protein average12.7
Essential Amino Acids lists 1 ingredient fewer than 1 Up Whey Chocolate & Peanut Butter Blast. That is 6 above the amino acid/protein average.
What the Label Data Shows
According to NIH DSLD label rows, Essential Amino Acids sits in the top 17% of products with a countable formula by declared ingredient count.
With 19 ingredients on the label, Essential Amino Acids is one of the more extensive amino acid/protein supplement formulas from GNC Pro Performance in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), sold in tablet or pill form. These ingredients span 8 nutrient categories, amino acid, other, blend, protein, and 4 more, reflecting a multi-component formula rather than a single-nutrient product.
Across a broader 19-ingredient formula, 19 of 19 have no percentage Daily Value reported in this DSLD source record, so the available data cannot establish their FDA reference status.
Market status matters for supplement research. This product is currently listed as on-market in the DSLD, with its label first entered into the database on 2017-07-25. An on-market listing means the product is currently sold in the United States; the DSLD catalogs the label as submitted but does not independently verify the claims or evaluate safety or efficacy.
About the DSLD database
The DSLD is a label database, not an FDA approval list, under the 1994 DSHEA framework, dietary supplements do not require pre-market approval, and label information reflects what manufacturers self-declare rather than independent laboratory verification. This page presents factual label data for reference only and is not medical advice; consult a licensed healthcare provider before making decisions about any supplement.
Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) Supplement label data for Essential Amino Acids: ingredients, % Daily Value, market status, brand · 2026 DSLD captures manufacturer-self-declared label information; the NIH does not verify accuracy or evaluate safety/efficacy. Dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA 1994, no pre-market FDA approval is required.
Ingredient Breakdown by Category
amino acid
9
L-Histidine, L-Isoleucine, L-Leucine, +6 more
other
4
Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, natural Vanilla Mint flavor, +1 more
blend
1
Micro-Peptide Essential Amino Complex
protein
1
hydrolyzed Whey Peptide Complex
fiber
1
Cellulose
fatty acid
1
Stearic Acid
non-nutrient/non-botanical
1
Vegetable Acetoglycerides
botanical
1
Stevia leaf extract
Daily Value Coverage
0
Above 100% DV
0
Below 100% DV
19
%DV not reported in source
Frequently Asked Questions
What ingredients are in Essential Amino Acids? ▼
Essential Amino Acids contains 19 ingredients. By declared ingredient count it sits in the top 17% of DSLD products PlainVitamins places. Ingredients span 8 categories: amino acid, other, blend, protein, fiber, fatty acid, non-nutrient/non-botanical, botanical.
Who manufactures Essential Amino Acids? ▼
Essential Amino Acids is currently manufactured by GNC Pro Performance. It is classified as a Amino acid/Protein supplement in tablet or pill form.
Is Essential Amino Acids still available for purchase? ▼
Yes, Essential Amino Acids is currently listed as on-market in the NIH DSLD database.
What is the serving size of Essential Amino Acids? ▼
The serving size is not specified.
What type of supplement is Essential Amino Acids? ▼
Essential Amino Acids is classified as a "Amino acid/Protein" supplement in the NIH database. This category includes products primarily composed of amino acid/protein ingredients. DSLD sorts every supplement into one of 9 categories overall: Vitamin, Mineral, Botanical, Amino Acid & Protein, Non-Nutrient, Fat & Fatty Acid, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Botanical with Nutrients, or Other Combinations.
Data Sources & Methodology
Data as of 2025. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).
Supplement label data sourced from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD),
maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health.
The DSLD contains label information from dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.
Daily Value (DV) percentages are based on Source: FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Reference Daily Intake (RDI) values for adults. Products marked "Off Market"
may no longer be available for purchase but their label data remains in the database for reference.
Disclaimer, Not Medical Advice
Label data from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). This information is for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any dietary supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.