AI overview
AI generated. Not medical advice.What it's for
Sports nutrition support; Muscle protein support; Workout recovery
Who it may fit
Active adults who train regularly and people with lower dietary intake of high-protein foods.
Key actives per serving
- L-Leucine: 500 mg
- L-Isoleucine: 250 mg
- L-Valine: 250 mg
How to take
Take 2 capsules once daily with a meal; taking amino acids with food may improve tolerance.
Ingredients explained
L-Leucine
Leucine activates mTOR signaling in muscle, which may promote muscle protein building and reduce muscle breakdown after exercise.
Caution: High-dose amino acids on an empty stomach may cause stomach discomfort; take with food as directed.
L-Isoleucine
Isoleucine participates in muscle protein turnover and may support energy use in muscle during activity.
Caution: Those monitoring protein or amino acid intake should account for isoleucine from all sources to avoid excessive intake.
L-Valine
Valine is used by muscles as a building block and may help buffer muscle protein breakdown during physical stress.
Caution: May compete with other large neutral amino acids for transport; take as directed and avoid combining with high-dose standalone amino acids unless guided by a professional.
How they work together
Leucine serves as the primary signal for muscle protein building, while isoleucine and valine provide additional branched-chain substrates that participate in muscle metabolism. Together in a 2:1:1 ratio, they offer a balanced intake that targets signaling and structural needs for active muscles.
Safety and tips
Label Warning: Consult a physician before use if taking any medications or under medical care. Not for those under 18 years old. Not for women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or nursing.
Who should be cautious: People with medical conditions or taking medications should discuss use with a healthcare provider. Athletes with protein-restricted diets or kidney concerns may also wish to consult a healthcare provider before use.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
What customers say
Noticeable workout endurance support
Many users say they feel less fatigue during training when taking the capsules around workouts.
Supports post-workout muscle recovery
Reviewers often mention faster recovery and feeling less soreness after exercise.
Results vary
A few customers did not notice a significant change despite regular use.
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Whey protein provides essential amino acids, including BCAAs, which may support muscle recovery and growth when combined with BCAA supplements.
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Overview
- Versatile Amino Acid Support
- 2:1:1 Ratio of L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine
- Essential Amino Acid Support
- 1000 mg Branched Chain Amino Acids per 2 Capsule Serving
- Dietary Supplement
- Authentic Optimum Nutrition Product
- Informed Choice - We Test You Trust
The Power of Branched Chain Amino Acids
L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine are commonly grouped together and referred to as Branched Chain Amino Acids, or BCAAs, because of their unique branched chemical structure. BCAAs are essential, meaning they must be consumed through the diet since the human body cannot make them from other compounds. One 2-capsule serving provides 1000 mg of BCAAs.
Informed Choice is a quality assurance program for sports nutrition products. The program certifies that nutritional supplements that bear the informed Choice logo are regularly tested for banned substances by the world class sports anti-doping lab, LGC Limited.
Specifications
- First available: 10/2013
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Shipping weight:
0.19 kg
- Product code: OPN-02037
- UPC: 748927020373
- Package quantity: 200 count
- Dimensions: 7.6 x 7.6 x 13.5 cm , 0.18 kg
Suggested use
Consume 2 capsules with a meal.
Intended for use in healthy adults and as part of a healthy, balanced diet and exercise program.
Other ingredients
Gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate.
Manufactured in the USA this product contains ingredients of international and domestic origin.
Warnings
Consult your physician before using this product if you are taking any medications or are under a physician's care for a medical condition. Not for use by those under the age of 18 or women who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or are nursing.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Disclaimer
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| Supplement facts | ||
| Serving Size: 2 Capsules | ||
| Servings Per Container: 100 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %Daily Value | |
| L-Leucine | 500 mg | * |
| L-Isoleucine | 250 mg | * |
| L-Valine | 250 mg | * |
| *Daily Value not established. | ||