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Hardcore Amino 3000

by MET-Rx · tablet or pill · 180 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 86560 04596 4
  • DSLD label 193282
  • Serving 2 to 3 tablets; amounts per 3 tablets
  • 60 servings

Hardcore Amino 3000 by MET-Rx lists 20 ingredients, 20 with an amount per serving of 3 tablets, such as 30 mg of vitamin C, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 25, 2019.

What is in Hardcore Amino 3000?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 tablets. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Hardcore Amino 3000: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 193282, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories15 Calories
Total Carbohydratesless than 1 g1%
Protein3 g6%Protein in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 8,985 products3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.3 g

67% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g).

Vitamin C30 mg50%Vitamin C in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 18,583 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg30 mg

83% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Sodium25 mg1%Sodium in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 14,514 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.25 mg

64% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg).

Hardcore Amino 3000 BlendHardcore Amino 3000 Blend Note: contains the following amino acidsno amount given
L-Alanine210 mgAlanine in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 475 products210 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 972 mg, the median 483 mg.210 mg

64% of 475 products listing alanine give more (median 483 mg).

L-Arginine189 mgArginine in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 1,455 products189 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 167 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.189 mg

74% of 1,455 products listing arginine give more (median 500 mg).

L-Aspartic Acid114 mgAspartic Acid in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 377 products114 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 106 mg to 1,846 mg, the median 337 mg.114 mg

74% of 377 products listing aspartic acid give more (median 337 mg).

L-Cysteine9.9 mgCysteine in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 516 products9.9 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.9.9 mg

88% of 516 products listing cysteine give more (median 85 mg).

L-Glutamic Acid216 mgGlutamic Acid in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 697 products216 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 364 mg, the median 80 mg.216 mg

Higher than 69% of 697 products listing glutamic acid (median 80 mg).

L-Glycine588 mgGlycine in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 1,078 products588 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 846 mg, the median 300 mg.588 mg

Higher than 69% of 1,078 products listing glycine (median 300 mg).

L-HistidineL-Histidine Note: essential amino acids23.4 mgHistidine in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 591 products23.4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 402.8 mg, the median 125 mg.23.4 mg

87% of 591 products listing histidine give more (median 125 mg).

L-Hydroxyproline378 mgHydroxyproline in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 39 products378 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 239.5 mg to 1,476 mg, the median 559 mg.378 mg

64% of 39 products listing hydroxyproline give more (median 559 mg).

L-IsoleucineL-Isoleucine Note: essential amino acids40.8 mgIsoleucine in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 1,614 products0.0408 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.23 g.0.0408 g

97% of 1,614 products listing isoleucine give more (median 1.23 g).

L-LeucineL-Leucine Note: essential amino acids66.6 mgLeucine in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 2,056 products0.0666 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 3.5 g, the median 2.5 g.0.0666 g

95% of 2,056 products listing leucine give more (median 2.5 g).

L-LysineL-Lysine Note: essential amino acids99 mgLysine in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 1,250 products99 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 148.25 mg to 996.25 mg, the median 500 mg.99 mg

82% of 1,250 products listing lysine give more (median 500 mg).

L-MethionineL-Methionine Note: essential amino acids22.8 mgMETHIONINE in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 981 products22.8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.22.8 mg

80% of 981 products listing METHIONINE give more (median 100 mg).

L-PhenylalanineL-Phenylalanine Note: essential amino acids45 mgPhenylalanine in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 611 products45 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 597.5 mg, the median 250 mg.45 mg

88% of 611 products listing phenylalanine give more (median 250 mg).

L-Proline303 mgProline in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 387 products303 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,289 mg, the median 487.5 mg.303 mg

56% of 387 products listing proline give more (median 487.5 mg).

L-Serine106.8 mgSerine in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 314 products106.8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,056 mg, the median 408 mg.106.8 mg

71% of 314 products listing serine give more (median 408 mg).

L-ThreonineL-Threonine Note: essential amino acids38.4 mgTHREONINE in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 590 products38.4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 140 mg to 886.25 mg, the median 500 mg.38.4 mg

90% of 590 products listing THREONINE give more (median 500 mg).

L-Tyrosine17.1 mgTyrosine in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 1,680 products17.1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 989 mg, the median 500 mg.17.1 mg

97% of 1,680 products listing tyrosine give more (median 500 mg).

L-ValineL-Valine Note: essential amino acids57.3 mgValine in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 1,632 products0.0573 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.25 g.0.0573 g

96% of 1,632 products listing valine give more (median 1.25 g).

L-Ornithine45 mgOrnithine in Hardcore Amino 3000 against 258 products45 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 900 mg, the median 400 mg.45 mg

85% of 258 products listing ornithine give more (median 400 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 193282 (entered February 25, 2019), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • 97% of the 1,614 products that print an amount of isoleucine list more than its 0.0408 g of L-isoleucine (filed by NIH under isoleucine) (median 1.23 g).
  • 95% of the 2,056 products that print an amount of leucine list more than its 0.0666 g of L-leucine (filed by NIH under leucine) (median 2.5 g).
  • 90% of the 590 products that print an amount of THREONINE list more than its 38.4 mg of L-threonine (filed by NIH under THREONINE) (median 500 mg).
  • 97% of the 1,680 products that print an amount of tyrosine list more than its 17.1 mg of L-tyrosine (filed by NIH under tyrosine) (median 500 mg).
  • 96% of the 1,632 products that print an amount of valine list more than its 0.0573 g of L-valine (filed by NIH under valine) (median 1.25 g).

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Hardcore Amino 3000's, rare ingredients counting for more.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Directions: For adults, take two (2) to three (3) tablets on an empty stomach before your workout. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.
Warnings
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.
Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper resistant: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Free of: Yeast, wheat, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, preservatives, soy, artificial color, artificial flavor.
Storage
Store in a dry place and avoid excessive heat.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 193282.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Hydrolyzed Gelatin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Croscarmellose, Stearic Acid, Silica, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cellulose Coating, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate.

How many labels does Hardcore Amino 3000 have?

One label is on file, entered on February 25, 2019.

  1. Label 193282 (current) Entered February 25, 2019 · on the market · 180 tablets · UPC 7 86560 04596 4

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names MET-Rx USA, Inc. (manufacturer), Boca Raton, FL. All MET-Rx products.

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