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Workout recovery support, Muscle protein support, Active lifestyle nutrition
Active adults who want convenient essential amino acids and people with low protein meals seeking additional amino acid support.
Take 2 capsules with a meal once daily or as needed around training; taking with food may improve tolerance.
Contains: Gelatin. Manufactured in the USA; contains ingredients of international and domestic origin.
Leucine activates mTOR signaling in muscle, which may stimulate muscle protein synthesis and support recovery after exercise.
Caution: May be unnecessary if protein intake is already high; excessive amino acid intake can upset digestion.
Isoleucine serves as a building block for muscle proteins and may be used as an energy substrate during exercise.
Caution: Large doses of single amino acids can cause digestive discomfort in some people.
Valine contributes to muscle protein construction and may be oxidized by muscle for energy during activity.
Caution: High intakes of free-form amino acids may lead to mild gastrointestinal upset.
Leucine, isoleucine, and valine provide essential building blocks for muscle proteins while also serving as alternative energy sources during exercise. The 2:1:1 ratio emphasizes leucine’s role in signaling muscle protein synthesis alongside isoleucine and valine’s supportive roles.
Label Warning: Consult a physician before use if you take medications or are under medical care. Not for those under 18. Not for women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or nursing.
Who should be cautious: People with medical conditions or taking medications may need extra caution due to potential interactions or health considerations; discuss with a healthcare provider before use.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
Many users feel it helps with post-exercise recovery and performance when added to their routine.
Capsules are easy to swallow and the straightforward BCAA blend fits into daily supplement plans.
Some were unsure about the 500 mg per capsule and 1,000 mg per 2-capsule serving instructions.
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Whey protein provides essential amino acids, including BCAAs, which may support muscle recovery and growth when combined with BCAA supplements.
AI generated. Not medical advice.
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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 1,000 mg of BCAAs.
Optimum Nutrition has been trusted to provide the highest quality in post-workout recovery, pre-workout energy, and on-the-go sports nutrition for over 30 years and in 90+ countries. After careful supplier selection, each ingredient is tested to assure exceptional purity, potency and composition. We hold ourselves to the highest production standards, all so you can unlock your body's full potential.
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.
Consume 2 capsules with a meal.
Intended for use in healthy adults and as part of a healthy, balanced diet and exercise program.
Gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate.
Manufactured in the USA. This product contains ingredients of international and domestic origin.
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 that are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or nursing.
Store in a cool, dry place.
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| Supplement facts | ||
| Serving Size: 2 Capsules | ||
| Servings Per Container: 200 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| L-Leucine | 500 mg | * |
| L-Isoleucine | 250 mg | * |
| L-Valine | 250 mg | * |
| *Daily Value not established. | ||
