Scitec Amino 5600

🧬 All 9 essential amino acids — the complete EAA profile

The EAA content of Amino 5600 per 4-tablet dose covers all nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot synthesise: L-leucine (327mg — the primary mTOR activator), L-threonine (196mg), L-valine (180mg), L-isoleucine (179mg), L-lysine (284mg), L-phenylalanine (109mg), L-methionine (76mg), L-histidine (63mg) and L-tryptophan (53mg). Together, these provide 1467mg of EAAs per dose from naturally occurring amino acid fractions in the whey and caseinate protein sources.

💪 686mg of BCAAs per dose — the muscle protein synthesis drivers

Leucine, isoleucine and valine — the three branched-chain amino acids — collectively constitute approximately 35% of the essential amino acids in muscle proteins and are the primary drivers of mTOR-mediated muscle protein synthesis. At 686mg of BCAAs per 4-tablet dose (L-leucine 327mg + L-isoleucine 179mg + L-valine 180mg), Amino 5600 provides a meaningful BCAA contribution at each dosing moment.

🥛 WPC + sodium caseinate — dual-phase amino acid delivery

The protein matrix combines two whey-derived sources with different absorption characteristics. Whey protein concentrate provides a rapid amino acid contribution within 45 to 60 minutes of consumption. Sodium caseinate — the sodium salt of casein — is more soluble than standard micellar casein and provides a more sustained amino acid release for 2 to 4 hours after the WPC peak subsides. Together, the two sources maintain elevated plasma amino acid levels for longer than a single-source product.

🌿 L-Glutamine 4.4% — the most abundant amino acid in muscle

Free-form L-glutamine at 4.4% supplements the naturally occurring glutamine (901mg per 4-tablet dose as L-glutamine and L-glutamic acid from the protein matrix) to support immune function, nitrogen balance and muscle glycogen replenishment during periods of high training volume and caloric stress.

💊 Tablet format — no gelatin — suitable for vegetarians

Unlike most amino acid supplements in capsule format — which use gelatin (bovine or porcine) as the capsule shell — Amino 5600 uses a compressed tablet format with cellulose gel and calcium phosphates as bulking agents. This makes the product suitable for vegetarians, a meaningful accessibility advantage over competing gelatin-capsule amino acid products.

🎯 Goal guide

🏋️ Mass gain: 4 tablets/day before or after training. Additional amino acid substrate for muscle protein synthesis alongside the primary protein intake from shakes and food.

🔥 Weight loss / cutting: 4 tablets/day. Amino acid support for muscle mass preservation during caloric restriction — maintaining the amino acid availability needed for muscle protein synthesis when total caloric and protein intake is reduced.

⚖️ Daily protein top-up: 4 tablets/day at any time. A convenient amino acid supplement that adds to daily total protein intake without requiring a full shake preparation.

Serving suggestion

Take 4 tablets per day with a large glass of water. Scitec recommends three possible timing options — before training, after training or before sleep. All three are valid and produce different functional outcomes (see Best Times below). Do not exceed the recommended daily dose of 4 tablets per day. Keep out of reach of children.

Best times to take it

🏋️ Before training — pre-workout amino acid loading

Consuming 4 tablets 30 to 45 minutes before training provides a circulating EAA and BCAA pool available at the start of the session. Pre-training amino acid availability reduces exercise-induced muscle protein breakdown during the session and provides leucine for mTOR signalling from the first set onward.

🏋️ After training — post-workout amino acid delivery

Consuming 4 tablets within 30 minutes of finishing training provides the EAA and BCAA substrate during the peak anabolic window — when muscle insulin sensitivity, GLUT4 activity and mTOR signalling are all elevated. The combination of WPC (fast) and sodium caseinate (sustained) provides both an immediate and a prolonged amino acid supply during the recovery period.

🌙 Before sleep — anti-catabolic overnight support

The third recommended timing option — before sleep — leverages the sodium caseinate fraction’s sustained amino acid release profile. During sleep, amino acid availability declines and muscle protein breakdown can become the dominant balance. A 4-tablet dose before sleep provides a modest but meaningful overnight amino acid supply that partially blunts overnight catabolism, complementing the more comprehensive overnight strategy of Scitec 100% Casein Complex.

Supply duration guide

Full ingredient list

Whey protein concentrate (milk) 57%, bulking agents (cellulose gel, calcium phosphates), sodium caseinate (milk) 8.8%, L-glutamine 4.4%, anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, magnesium salts of fatty acids).

Five ingredients. No flavourings. No artificial additives. No gelatin.

Key ingredient breakdown

Allergens

Contains: milk (whey protein concentrate, sodium caseinate). No gelatin — suitable for vegetarians. 

Product characteristics:

• WPC 57% + sodium caseinate 8.8% + free L-glutamine 4.4%
• 3520mg total amino acids per 4-tablet dose
• All 9 EAAs + 686mg BCAAs per dose
• No gelatin — tablet format — suitable for vegetarians
• No flavourings or artificial additives

Full amino acid profile per daily dose (4 tablets)

Formats disponibles

Q1 — What does “Amino 5600” mean — does it contain 5600mg of amino acids?

No — the name “Amino 5600” is a historical Scitec product designation rather than a gram declaration. Each 4-tablet daily dose provides 3520mg of total amino acids from whey protein concentrate, sodium caseinate and free-form L-glutamine. The “5600” in the product name reflects Scitec’s longstanding naming convention for this product line. The 3520mg of total amino acids per 4-tablet dose is the verified label figure.

Q2 — How does Amino 5600 differ from taking an additional scoop of Scitec 100% Whey Protein Professional?

The two products serve different use contexts. A scoop of 100% Whey Protein Professional (30g) provides 22g of protein (amino acids) as a liquid shake. Amino 5600 provides 3.52g of total amino acids in 4 compressed tablets — a much smaller amino acid dose in a solid, ready-to-swallow format requiring no preparation. Amino 5600 is not a meal replacement for a protein shake — it is a supplemental amino acid product designed to add a meaningful amino acid contribution at timing moments (around training, before sleep) where a full protein shake is impractical or unwanted. For athletes who are already consuming 1 to 2 protein shakes per day, Amino 5600 tablets allow additional amino acid supplementation at a third daily moment — training session, lunch break or bedtime — with zero preparation effort.

Q3 — Why is the tablet format preferable to capsules for this type of product?

The tablet format (compressed powder) avoids the need for a capsule shell entirely — no gelatin, no shellac, no animal-derived glazing agents. This makes Amino 5600 suitable for vegetarians, whereas most competing amino acid products in capsule format use bovine or porcine gelatin capsule shells that exclude vegetarians. The compressed tablet format also allows a higher active ingredient loading per unit — the cellulose gel and calcium phosphate bulking agents are present at lower proportions than gelatin capsule shells, meaning more amino acid content can be delivered per tablet size.

Q4 — Can Amino 5600 tablets be taken alongside Scitec 100% Casein Complex before sleep?

Yes — and this is a practical combination for athletes who want maximum overnight amino acid coverage. Amino 5600 tablets provide 3520mg of total amino acids including all EAAs and 686mg of BCAAs, while Scitec 100% Casein Complex provides 22 to 23g of slow-releasing casein protein. Taking both before sleep provides the EAA breadth of Amino 5600 alongside the large-volume sustained amino acid release of the casein shake. Athletes with very high overnight protein requirements — those in extreme mass phases or those with very high lean body mass — may benefit from this combined pre-sleep protocol.

Q5 — Which format should I choose — 200 or 500 tablets?

The formula is identical. The 200-tablet format (50 daily doses — 50 days) is appropriate for first-time users or athletes who want a shorter commitment window. The 500-tablet format (125 daily doses — approximately 4 months) provides a significantly lower cost per tablet and is the appropriate choice for athletes who have established Amino 5600 as a consistent daily supplement in their routine. The value difference between the two formats makes the 500-tablet pack the clear choice for committed long-term users.