Amino acid supplements

The main types of Volchem amino acids

Amino acids are fundamental building blocks of proteins and take part in many of the body's processes, including energy metabolism, the maintenance of muscle mass and recovery after physical activity. Supplements can contain single amino acids, complete blends or related substances, chosen according to your goal and when you plan to take them.

• Alpha Lipoic Acid: a substance involved in energy metabolism, often used in supplements designed to support the physiological processes linked to energy production.
• Taurine: an amino acid found naturally in the body, particularly popular in sports supplements and in products designed to support energy and vitality.
• Glucosamine: a substance naturally present in cartilage, used in supplements aimed at joint wellbeing, often combined with other specific nutrients.
• Arginine: an amino acid involved in several metabolic processes, often chosen by people who do physical activity or are looking for targeted nutritional support.
• BCAA: branched-chain amino acids, or BCAA, are leucine, isoleucine and valine. They are widely used in sport because they are linked to muscle metabolism and to recovery after intense training.
• Essential amino acids: amino acids the body cannot produce on its own, so they must be obtained through the diet or, when needed, through specific supplementation. A complete amino acid supplement can help provide a balanced pool of essential amino acids.
• Pure creatine: a substance naturally present in muscles and widely used in sports supplements, especially to support short, intense and repeated efforts. Although it is not an amino acid, it is derived from the metabolism of certain amino acids and plays a key role in the rapid production of energy in the muscles, helping to maintain performance during high-intensity efforts.
• Carnitine: a substance involved in fat metabolism and energy production. This is why it is often chosen by people looking for nutritional support linked to physical activity, energy and weight control.
• Glutamine: one of the most abundant amino acids in the body, used above all during periods of intense training, recovery or increased nutritional needs.

Buying guide: when to take amino acid supplements

To get the most out of your amino acid supplements, it is essential to choose them according to when you will take them and the goal you want to achieve.

• Before and during training
  Before or during physical activity, especially for intense or prolonged sessions, branched-chain amino acid supplements such as BCAA may be suitable.
  Recommended product: Volamin BCAA, available as tablets, powder and a ready-to-drink formula.
• Straight after training
  After a workout, the main goal is to support recovery and replenish useful nutrients after the effort. At this stage you can choose a complete amino acid supplement or a specific glutamine-based product.
  Recommended products: Aminotool, with essential amino acids, or Glutamass, based on L-glutamine.
• For weight control
  Amino acid supplements for weight loss should not be seen as slimming products, but they can be part of a programme that combines a balanced diet, physical activity and control of nutritional intake.
  Recommended products: Megavis, based on L-carnitine, or Protogen, with alpha lipoic acid.
• For the wellbeing of joints and tissues
  Supplementation can also support the body's structural wellbeing, especially when joints, cartilage and tissues are subjected to mechanical stress, physical activity or normal wear over time.
  Recommended product: Artus, with glucosamine, calcium and vitamin D, suitable for anyone looking for targeted support for joint and structural wellbeing.
• For muscle performance
  If you do short, intense and repeated training, such as weightlifting, gym work, sprints or power sports, supplementing with pure creatine can be useful. Creatine is one of the supplements most used by athletes because it increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise.
  Recommended product: Creatyl, based on pure creatine monohydrate, suitable for anyone looking for specific support for muscle performance and their training routine.

Discover the Volchem range of amino acid supplements

Volchem offers a wide and complete range of amino acids, formulated to help you choose the most suitable product for your goal and for when you plan to take it.

The supplements are available mainly as tablets and powders: tablets are ideal if you want a practical, precise format that is easy to take even when you are out and about, while powders suit those who prefer to dissolve the product in water or other drinks and build it into their sports routine.

The Volchem range also includes products suited to different dietary needs, with specific formulations and features depending on the product. This way you can choose the Volchem amino acids that suit you best, not only by function but also by format, how you take them and your personal needs.

Frequently asked questions about amino acid supplements

When choosing amino acid supplements, it is normal to have questions about the differences between the various types and about product quality. Here are some useful answers to help you choose among Volchem amino acids.

What is the difference between essential and branched-chain amino acids?

Essential amino acids (EAA) are a group of nine amino acids that the human body cannot synthesise on its own, so they must be obtained through the diet or supplementation. They are also involved in protein synthesis and in many of the body's physiological processes.

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA), namely leucine, isoleucine and valine, are a specific subgroup of the essential amino acids. They stand out for their particular branched chemical structure and for the characteristics of their metabolism, which largely takes place in muscle tissue. Because of these features, branched-chain amino acid supplements are especially popular in sports nutrition and in supplementation for athletes and physically active people.

Are Volchem amino acid supplements certified?

Absolutely. Safety and quality are the cornerstones of our production. All our amino acid supplements are made in Italy in facilities certified to the international standards FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000, food safety management systems. We also use only pharmaceutical-grade raw materials (compliant with the European and United States Pharmacopoeias), strictly in free L-form, guaranteeing absolute purity and maximum bioavailability for the consumer.

Can I take amino acids together with protein powder?

Yes, amino acids and protein powders can be taken as part of the same routine, because they play complementary roles. Proteins provide a more complete protein intake, while amino acids can be useful at specific times, for example before, during or straight after training.