New All-Natural Marine-Derived Amino Acid Complex Launched to B2B Sports Nutrition Market in North America

Amizate contains the optimal amino acid profile for human protein synthesis, and provides a wider amino acid spectrum than other amino acid ingredients.

12/15/2010 --- Zymtech Production AS, a Norwegian marine biotech company, announced the North American market launch of their full-spectrum patented amino acid complex Amizate towards the Sports Nutrition market.

The all-natural, marine-derived ingredient is being marketed to Sports Nutrition product manufacturers and formulators who are developing nutrition and supplementation products geared for athletes, body builders and sports enthusiasts. Amizate is optimized for those who require an efficient source of amino acids to support muscle anabolism and metabolic recovery.

Specifically, Amizate contains the optimal amino acid profile for human protein synthesis, and provides a wider amino acid spectrum than other amino acid ingredients. The amino acids contained in Amizate are primarily in the free form (nearly 60%), with the remaining bound in short peptides. Amizate’s comprehensive amino acid composition makes it an attractive ingredient source for sports nutrition and nutraceutical manufacturers looking to create products offering a full load of essential and non-essential amino acids at levels typically higher than traditional amino acid products on the market today.

“Compare what we are offering to soy and whey protein-based amino acid complex products on the market,” challenged Knut Nesse, Amizate Product Manager. “Amizate is superior, with a full spectrum of amino acids provided at higher levels, including free form and branch chain amino acids and short peptides in the optimum balance for human needs. Our 2009 clinical study documented the positive effects of supplementing with Amizate amino acid complex, showing that test subjects achieved significantly higher performance with regard to physical strength and endurance. They also showed significant increase in body weight indicating an increase in muscle mass as a result of the amino acid supplement,” continued Nesse. The randomized, double blind Amizate study was carried out on 438 individuals over a period of 120 days.

Zymtech manufactures Amizate from its plant in Norway, located close to its raw material sources. A patented enzymatic process fully hydrolyzes the marine protein source, creating an all-natural, full-spectrum amino acid ingredient which is easily digested and assimilated by the body. Amizate is being introduced to the North American market to meet the need for a natural alternative to synthetic amino acids, and to provide an attractive value proposition to nutraceutical manufacturers looking for full-spectrum amino acid ingredient sources for their products.