I know that Julia Ross, in the Diet Cure recommends amino acids for weight loss. I was wondering if anyone had experience in supplementing your LC diet with aminos, and if it helped? I was considering this product:
http://www.iherb.com/Bluebonnet-Nut...lets/27839?at=0

I don't want to take a protein powder, as it is hard to find a good one that is gluten-free, and I don't want to waste my carbs on a shake.

Thanks in advance.

Amino acids are mainly obtained from proteins . Amine portion of amino acids come from Nitrogen and Protein is only macro-nutrient which contains a lot of nitrogen . Amino acids are of various types and yes they do assist is muscle gaining and at the same time the help to reduce weight . I found this link which might be helpful to you . http://www.livestrong.com/article/1...ds-weight-loss/