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aminogen

|a-mi-no-gen|

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/əˈmiːnəˌdʒɛn/

enzyme blend for protein breakdown

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aminogen' originates from the combination of 'amino' referring to amino acids and 'gen' meaning to produce or generate.

Historical Evolution

The term 'aminogen' was coined in modern times to describe a specific enzyme blend used in dietary supplements.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the generation of amino acids, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a proprietary blend of digestive enzymes that aid in the breakdown of proteins into amino acids.

Aminogen is often added to protein supplements to enhance absorption.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/16 12:06