What is in Pure Form Essential 9 Blend?

Nine free-form amino acids: L-leucine, L-lysine, L-valine, L-phenylalanine, L-isoleucine, L-threonine, L-methionine, L-histidine and L-tryptophan. Nothing else is listed.

How much powder is one serving?

One level teaspoon holds 3.4 grams. The label does not break that down by individual amino acid, so you cannot tell each one's dose from the label alone.

Does the powder have a taste?

It is unflavored and unsweetened. Free-form amino acids, particularly methionine and tryptophan, taste bitter and sulfurous, so most people mix it into juice or a flavored drink.

Is it the same as a BCAA or EAA product?

It is broader than a BCAA, which has only three amino acids. It covers all nine essential ones, but unlike many EAA products it has no flavoring, electrolytes or sweeteners.

Is it third-party tested?

Jo Mar Labs does not state third-party testing for this blend. The label carries the standard FDA disclaimer that the statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Should I take it instead of protein?

Free-form amino acids are not a protein replacement. Whole protein supplies the same amino acids plus the rest of the protein matrix, so this is a supplement, not a substitute for food.