HumaPro is an amino acid supplement made by ALR Industries.
It’s designed as a low-calorie replacement for protein powder, for lean muscle gain.
ALR Industries is a supplement company based in the state of Georgia, in the United States.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
Essential Amino Acids
Essential amino acids, or EAAs, are amino acids that the human body needs, but cannot create on its own.
Because of this, they need to be obtained from a range of food sources which containing varying amounts of each amino acid.
Supplementation allows you to consume a fixed ratio of these amino acids, without the extra calories from whole foods.
Essential amino acids have been shown by research to significantly increase muscle protein synthesis in humans (1).
Bitter Melon
Bitter melon is a fruit that exhibits anti-diabetic effects.
Research shows that this is due to blood sugar-lowering effects, caused by compounds in the fruit (2).
An effective dose is about 2,000mg daily.
Green Coffee Bean
Green coffee beans contain high levels of a compound called chlorogenic acid.
This compound has been shown by research to improve heart health and possibly improve fat-loss (3).
The effective dose is 240-600mg of a 50% extract.
Who Takes It?
Athletes wanting a low-calorie protein alternative will benefit from using HumaPro.
How to Take
Consume 1 scoop (7.42g) mixed with 250mL water, 20 minutes before exercise.
Consume another serving immediately after exercising.
You may also take HumaPro in place of another protein source at any other time of the day.
Side Effects
Consumption of too much bitter melon can cause mild abdominal pain or diarrhoea.
Practice caution if you’re using this product alongside diabetic medications – it has hypoglycaemic effects.
Chlorogenic acid may have a laxative effect.
Pros
- Provides all essential amino acids, rather than just the three BCAAs
- Includes extra fat-burning ingredients to assist with fat loss
- Big range of flavors available
Cons
- No indication of how much of each amino acid is contained in a serving
Conclusion
HumaPro is a unique amino acid supplement, which also has fat-burning effects.
Being an extra low-calorie source of amino acids, it could be used very effectively as a protein-source replacement for dieting.
Unfortunately ARL Nutrition don’t tell us how much of each amino acid is in a scoop, so we have to hope that the portions are split in an optimal way.
The formula is available in multiple sizes and flavors to suit everyone’s preferences.