GNC Pro Performance · Amino acid/Protein supplement
Essential Amino Acids
19 ingredients on file in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Currently on-market in the U.S.
- 19
- Ingredients
- 8
- Nutrient categories
- Top 17%
- By ingredient count
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.
Product Details
- Type
- 🧬 Amino acid/Protein
- Form
- Tablet or Pill
- Database Entry Date
- 2017-07-25
- Ingredients
- 19
Supplement Facts (19 Ingredients)
| Ingredient | Group | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro-Peptide Essential Amino Complex | Blend (Amino Acid/Protein) | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| L-Histidine | Histidine | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| L-Isoleucine | Isoleucine | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| L-Leucine | Leucine | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| L-Lysine | Lysine | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| L-Methionine | METHIONINE | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| L-Phenylalanine | Phenylalanine | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| L-Threonine | THREONINE | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| L-Tryptophan | Tryptophan | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| L-Valine | Valine | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| hydrolyzed Whey Peptide Complex | Whey Protein | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Cellulose | Cellulose | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Stearic Acid | Stearic Acid | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Titanium Dioxide | Titanium Dioxide | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Magnesium Stearate | Magnesium stearate | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Vegetable Acetoglycerides | Glycerides | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| natural Vanilla Mint flavor | Flavor | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Caramel color | Color | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Stevia leaf extract | Stevia | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
How does Essential Amino Acids compare?
Ingredients listed on each label, against the amino acid/protein category average of 12.7. Data from the NIH DSLD.
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
Essential Amino Acids is cataloged in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) as a amino acid/protein supplement from GNC Pro Performance, sold in tablet or pill form. The label declares 19 ingredients. 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.
Daily Value coverage on this label is informative. No ingredients on this label reach 100% of the FDA reference Daily Value, 0 fall below 100% DV, and 19 have no FDA-established Daily Value reference.. Some nutrients (such as botanicals, amino acids, and specialty compounds) have no Daily Value because the FDA has not set a reference intake; absence of a DV is neither good nor bad on its own.
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. On-market products are currently being distributed in the United States, though the DSLD does not verify the accuracy of label claims or evaluate safety or efficacy. 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.
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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.
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