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Core Aminos: Essential amino acid supplement

9 essential amino acids + HMB in one formula to support muscle health, strength, and vitality

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About Core Aminos

Core Aminos combines all nine essential amino acids with HMB to support muscle health as your body’s needs change because of age, diet, or activity level.

  • Source of essential amino acids involved in muscle protein synthesis
  • Source of essential amino acids for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which are involved in protein synthesis.
Advanced cellular nutrition: HMB

Standing apart from common amino acid supplements, Core Aminos incorporates all nine EAAs and HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate), a muscle health powerhouse and metabolite of the amino acid leucine.

Together, this formula delivers powerful muscle support that starts in the cells.

  • Supports muscle protein synthesis in the body
  • Supports lean muscle mass
  • Delivers the full spectrum of EAAs your body can’t make on its own

Advanced cellular nutrition: HMB

Standing apart from common amino acid supplements, Core Aminos incorporates all nine EAAs and HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate), a muscle health powerhouse and metabolite of the amino acid leucine.

Together, this formula delivers powerful muscle support that starts in the cells.

  • Supports muscle protein synthesis in the body
  • Supports lean muscle mass
  • Delivers the full spectrum of EAAs your body can’t make on its own

Designed to meet your needs
  • Supports muscle maintenance as you age
  • Supports muscle retention during weight loss
  • Supplements low-protein or vegetarian diets
  • Supports an active lifestyle and maintenance of good health

When used regularly, Core Aminos can deliver lasting benefits. Users frequently report:

  • Functional strength – Support for healthy muscle mass, resilience, and tone.
  • Greater endurance – Formulated to support endurance and exercise recovery.
In our formula

Essential Amino Acids (EAAs):

  • Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine: These amino acids support muscle protein synthesis.
  • Lysine, Threonine, and Phenylalanine
  • Tryptophan, Methionine, and Histidine


Also includes HMB to help support long-term muscle health and strength.

Each serving of Core Aminos contains:

  • Zero sugar
  • 2:1:1 BCAA ratio
  • Natural flavour (Lemonade)
How to use & what to expect

Add one scoop to 240-300mL of water, mix thoroughly, and enjoy your amino acid supplement drink. Use more or less water to adjust the taste.

While you can take Core Aminos anytime, we recommend one of the following:

  • With breakfast for a strong start to your day
  • As a supplement with low-protein meals or snacks
  • Before, during, or after exercise
  • Before bed to support nighttime metabolic and recovery processes

For optimal results, try taking Core Aminos regularly for 90 days.

Quality and manufacturing

USANA Standards

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    Ensures products are free from contaminants, including heavy metals, pesticides, and residual solvents.

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    Confirms ingredient identity to determine efficacy, safety, and quality.

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