Only one in four claims to have a high level of knowledge on the importance of amino acids
For the first time, consumers have an information resource that is exclusively dedicated to how amino acids are sourced and manufactured. The website aminofacts.org was unveiled on 7th Dec 2020 to provide consumers with independent, verified and impartial information about the rapidly growing US amino acids market that is expected to reach $5.4 billion by 2027, according to industry market research firm Grand View Research. Today, 76 percent of US adults take dietary supplements, according to a 2017 report from the Council on Responsible Nutrition (CRN).
AminoFacts was established as a response to comprehensive public opinion research in the San Francisco metropolitan area that showed little knowledge, even among active supplement takers, of where amino acids are sourced and how they are made. AminoFacts is dedicated to providing information on the industry’s sourcing and manufacturing trends, along with information on leading US brands. The organization’s advisors include experts from the food-grade amino acids, as well as scientists and leaders within the food and dietary supplement sectors.
The San Francisco metro area survey, conducted by the public polling firm E2A Partners, showed low public understanding of amino acids generally. Among the research findings:
- Only a third say they know where amino acids are sourced.
- Half of those who take supplements regularly are not sure if their amino acids are plant- or animal-based.
- 88 percent of protein supplement consumers said they are “very interested” or “somewhat interested” in a website with information on supplements and sports nutrition brands.
- Only one in four claim to have a high level of knowledge on the importance of amino acids.
- 92 percent would be interested in learning more about sourcing and processing of amino acids from a source like AminoFacts.