THE FORMAT DECISION
Amino acid capsules
or powder?
Start with the label. Then choose the format that fits your routine.
Capsules and powders describe how a supplement is packaged. They do not tell you which amino acids it contains, how much is in a serving, or whether it is suitable for you.
Compare your labels ↓PRACTICAL DIFFERENCES
What changes with the format?
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| Consideration | Capsules | Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | No powder to measure or mix. Follow the product’s directions for use. | Check the measuring and mixing instructions, including liquid quantity. |
| Portability | A bottle can be carried without a shaker. Keep the label and storage instructions available. | A tub or individual packets may fit different routines. You may also need a mixing container. |
| Preference | Capsule size and the number per label serving matter, particularly if swallowing capsules is difficult. | Flavor, texture and any sweeteners matter. Read the ingredient list rather than assuming a powder is flavored or unflavored. |
| Label serving | Usually expressed as a number of capsules. One capsule is not necessarily one serving. | Check the grams per serving and servings per container. A scoop is not a universal unit across brands. |
| Formula | Either format can contain different amino acids, amounts and other ingredients. Compare the Supplement Facts and ingredient lists directly. | |
YOUR LABELS, YOUR NUMBERS
Cost per label serving.
This worksheet compares package cost, not nutritional value or expected results. Use prices in the same currency and on the same basis: for example, both before shipping and tax, or both including them.
Capsules
Enter a nonnegative price and positive whole capsule counts. A serving cannot exceed the bottle count.
Powder
Enter a nonnegative price and at least one label serving.
Results use your currency and round to two decimal places. Formula: package price ÷ label-equivalent servings. If a capsule count does not divide evenly, the fractional equivalent is for cost arithmetic only; it does not recommend taking a partial serving. This does not compare the amount of each amino acid or recommend a serving size.
A label serving is a calculation unit, not a personal dosing recommendation. Two products with the same cost per serving may have very different formulas and amounts. No information entered here is submitted or saved.
PUT IT IN CONTEXT
Where POWER9® fits.
POWER9 comes in a 300-capsule bottle. Its label serving is six capsules, giving 50 label servings per bottle. Those are the capsule defaults in the worksheet; enter the current price yourself.
It contains nine named amino acids, including all three BCAAs. It does not contain all nine essential amino acids, and it is not a BCAA-only formula. That distinction matters more than the capsule-versus-powder choice.
Keep comparing.
Product quantities checked against the POWER9 Supplement Facts. Follow the bottle’s directions and consult a qualified healthcare professional about personal suitability. Supplements do not replace a varied diet.