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Branched Chain Amino Acids
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DESCRIPTION
BCAA’s allows greater rates of protein synthesis and delayed fatigue since most hard training athletes’ bodies are deficient in branched chain amino acids. When the body undergoes physical stress, BCAAs can be used as an alternate fuel source to fuel protein synthesis and delay fatigue.
BCAAs, or Branch Chain Amino Acids, are often referred to as the building blocks of the human body, due largely to the fact that they make up more than 35% of a person’s skeletal muscle mass. Not only that, but they are also vital for molecular development and growth to take place as well. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein molecules, so naturally, a great deal of bodybuilders and strength athletes tend to include BCAAs as part of their supplement regime. They are comprised of three amino acids, which are: Leucine, Valine, and Isoleucine, and they get their name due to the fact that their molecular chemical structure resembles the branches of a tree, hence the name Branch, or sometimes, Branched chain amino acids.
Health Canada Recommended Dose (powder): Ensure to drink enough fluid before, during, and after exercise. Mix product well in 1-2 cups of liquid (water, juice, etc.) immediately before consumption.
Loading Phase:
Option 1 – Start with a loading phase of 5-7 days (15-20 g/d) and follow with a maintenance phase (2-5 g/d).
Option 2 – Start with a loading phase of 4 weeks (3-5 g/d) and follow with a maintenance phase (2-5 g/d).
Maintenance Phase:
No statement required.
So, you’re probably wondering what the difference is between BCAAs, and Essential Amino Acids, or EAAs. In reality, essential amino acids actually contain BCAAs, except for the fact that they also contain other amino acids, so the concentrations of BCAAs are not as strong. EAAs are still beneficial, but experts recommend prioritizing BCAAs over EAAs, as they are considered three of the most beneficial of all essential amino acids.
Medicinal Ingredients (per scoop)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients (per scoop)
Supplement Facts
Warnings
Allergy Statement
Pricing
Medicinal Ingredients (per scoop)
Medicinal Ingredients (per scoop):
Luecine (as L-Leucine) ……………………….. 2.15 Grams
Isoleucine (as L-Isoleucine) …………………….. 1.075 Grams
Leucine (as L-Valine) …………………………. 1.075 Grams
Non-Medicinal Ingredients (per scoop)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Citric acid, Natural & Artificial Flavour, Malic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Sucralose, Sunflower Lecithin (less than 1%)
Supplement Facts
Warnings
Caution(s): Consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a liver or kidney disease.
Contraindication(s): No statement required.
Known Adverse Reaction(s): No statement required.
Allergy Statement
Allergy Statement: This product is made in a facility that handles milk products, gluten, shellfish, soy, peanuts and other tree nuts.
This product may contain gluten, shellfish, soy, peanuts and other tree nuts.
Disclaimer: The above description does not constitute medical advice and is for informational purposes only and has not been evaluated by Health Canada, CFIA, or FDA. Please consult a properly licensed medical professional before consuming nutritional supplements. This product is not intended to treat, diagnose or cure any disease.
Pricing
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The Benefits
There are a number of benefits associated with Branched Chain Amino Acids, and whilst listing them all may be a bit of a stretch, we can look at some of the most common and most important benefits. These include:
Another great benefit of BCAAs is the fact that they can help you to lose body fat, whilst preserving lean muscle mass. This is mainly down to isoleucine, which as mentioned, helps assist with fat mobilization and utilization, which basically means that it helps allow the body to burn fat as a primary energy source. This is ideal because you actually fuel your workouts with your body fat stores, so the more fat you burn, the more energy you have, which means that you can exercise even harder and more intensely.
As mentioned, BCAAs play a crucial role in the growth and repair of muscle tissue, due largely to the fact that they help assist with protein synthesis, in which the body literally synthesizes new muscle proteins to replace damaged and worn down ones. On top of that however, the additional energy you receive by using BCAAs, is also beneficial as the more energy you have, the more productive your workouts will become.
Another reason why people tend to supplement with BCAAs is the fact that they also help to boost the metabolism and assist with energy production. Isoleucine for example, helps to burn body fat for energy, whereas valine can actually be converted directly into glycogen, which the muscles use as a primary source of energy.
Intensive training over days and weeks can lead to fatigue, immune suppression, and overtraining. Over time, taking BCAA’s on a daily basis can help improve the immune response. Research has shown that BCAAs can also be used by immune cells within the gut as a fuel source, which allows the immune system to regenerate itself more efficiently and protect against harmful pathogens.
