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  • Branched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs

    Branched-chain amino acids or BCAA refer to the amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine. The combination of these three essential amino acids make up approximately 1/3 of skeletal muscle in the human body, and play an important role in protein synthesis. BCAAs are used as well as for supplementation for strength athletes.

    Leucine is crucial, but you need to have a specific ratio of BCAAs for them to be used properly by the body. Thus, most BCAA are packaged in a 2:1:1 ratio (Leucine:Isoleucine:Valine). A 4:1:1 ratio is not unheard of either. There are many studies that confirm Leucine's importance in muscular development.

    We recommend 5g BCAAs with a pre-workout drink (such as Nitric Oxide and creatine) and 5g BCAAs immediately post-workout with waxy maize and creatine, followed by whey protein 20 minutes later. Additionally, BCAAs should be used prior to cardio to reduce catabolism by having the amino acids readily available in the bloodstream rather than allowing the muscles to be broken down.

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Product NameBrandCategorySizeLowest PriceRatingMain Ingredient Per Dollar
Instantized BCAA 5000 PowderOptimum NutritionBranched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs
336 Grams
$21.99
0
(No Ratings)
6.82 Grams of L-Leucine per dollar
Vassive-EA8Optimum NutritionBranched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs
30 Servings
$22.95
0
(No Ratings)
6.54 Grams of Proprietary EAA Blend per dollar
XtendScivationBranched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs
90 Servings
$49.95
0
(No Ratings)
6.31 Grams of L-Leucine per dollar
XtendScivationBranched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs
30 Servings
$19.79
0
(No Ratings)
5.31 Grams of L-Leucine per dollar
BCAA 1000 CapsOptimum NutritionBranched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs
400 Capsules
$21.79
0
(No Ratings)
4.59 Grams of L-Leucine per dollar
Instantized BCAA + CreatineOptimum NutritionBranched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs
30 Servings
$16.55
0
(No Ratings)
4.53 Grams of L-Leucine per dollar
Instantized BCAA + CreatineOptimum NutritionBranched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs
60 Servings
$33.99
0
(No Ratings)
4.41 Grams of L-Leucine per dollar
BCAA 1000 CapsOptimum NutritionBranched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs
200 Capsules
$11.99
0
(No Ratings)
4.17 Grams of L-Leucine per dollar
BCAA StackUniversal NutritionBranched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs
250 Grams
$18.95
0
(No Ratings)
3.30 Grams of Leucine per dollar
BCAA Plus CapsProlabBranched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs
180 Capsules
$17.95
0
(No Ratings)
2.51 Grams of L-Leucine per dollar
BCAA 2000Universal NutritionBranched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs
120 Capsules
$12.85
0
(No Ratings)
2.17 Grams of Leucine per dollar
BCAA Plus CapsProlabBranched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs
90 Capsules
$11.85
0
(No Ratings)
1.90 Grams of L-Leucine per dollar