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BCAA is a popular sports supplement as it has been shown to enhance the body’s ability to synthesize protein and improve muscle consistency when combined with a protein supplement.
Branched-chain amino acids or BCAA sometimes refers to the amino acids having hydrogen and carbon side-chains that are non-linear. The branched chain amino acids Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine are three of the eight essential amino acids that the human body must receive in food, as these amino acids cannot be synthesized in the liver. The combination of these three essential amino acids makes up approximately 1/3 of skeletal muscle in the human body, and plays an important role in protein synthesis. Besides having a potential benefit for healthy adults, brained-chain amino acids (BCAA) may show improvement in chronic wasting diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The current evidence suggests that BCAA is possibly an effective treatment of Anorexia, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Mania, muscle breakdown, and Tardive dyskinesia (involuntary, repetitive movements). NOW® Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's) contains these 3 essential amino acids in a recommended ratio.
Directions
Adult Dosage: Take 3 capsules, 1-3 times daily on an empty stomach, especially before and after exercise.
Risk information
Contact a health care practitioner prior to use if you are being treated for Lou Gehrig’s disease, branched-chain ketoaciduria, alcoholism, or idiopathic hypoglycemia. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ingredients
Each capsule contains:
- L-Leucine ((S)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid)…………....400 mg
- L-Valine ((S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid)….…………...200 mg
- L-Isoleucine ((2S, 3S)-2-amino-3-methylpentanoic acid)……200 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Capsule (gelatin, water), Stearic Acid (vegetable source).
Cautions
Contact a health care practitioner prior to use if you are being treated for Lou Gehrig's disease, branched-chain ketoaciduria, alcoholism, or idiopathic hypoglycemia. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ingredients
- Gelatin
- Stearic Acid
- Water
- L-isoleucine ((2S,3S)-2-amino-3-methylpentanoic acid) : 200 mg
- L-valine ((S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid) : 200 mg
- L-leucine ((S)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid) : 400 mg