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Gold-standard supplement of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) for sports enthusiasts

  • Contains L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine in optimal forms for the body.
  • Ratio of 2:1:1 corresponding to the distribution observed in muscle.
  • High quality supplement, made from sunflower lecithin and free from additives.
  • Monomeric units of proteins that have generated significant coverage by publications in the field of sports science.
  • Plasma BCAA concentrations diminish following physical exertion.
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BCAA's Supplement - Branched-Chain Amino Acids for Sports Performance

BCAA's is a supplement containing branched-chain amino acids which is very popular with sports enthusiasts. It contains 3 essential amino acids not produced by the body - L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine – in a 2:1:1 ratio that corresponds to their distribution in the make-up of proteins.

What are branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)?

Branched-chain amino acids are essential amino acids (which means they have to be obtained from the diet) that have an aliphatic side chain. They form part of the composition of proteins and constitute a source of energy by contributing, in particular, to the Krebs cycle. These three amino acids represent more than 30% of the amino acids that make up muscles. Their concentration in plasma diminishes following intensive exercise (1-3).

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has issued daily intake recommendations for these essential amino acids:

  • 39 mg/kg for leucine;
  • 18 mg/kg for isoleucine;
  • 18 mg/kg for valine.

On this basis, a daily dose of our BCAA’s supplement would easily cover the needs of a sportsman weighing 100 kg.

What roles do proteins play in the body?

Proteins – which are made up of amino acids – have two main functions in the body:

  • a structural one, supporting the formation and repair of tissue, particularly muscle tissue.
  • a fundamental biochemical one with transport proteins, immune proteins, enzymatic proteins, hormones, receptors, etc.

According to the scientific literature, at least 1.2g/kg of protein a day is required in order to maintain muscle mass. To gain muscle mass, however, the figure is higher, with most publications agreeing that 1.5/kg to 2.2/kg is the optimum range for building muscle without any risk to health.

Amounts such as these are often difficult to achieve without taking a supplement, especially if you want to avoid gaining body fat at the same time. What’s more, eating large amounts of certain high-protein foods – red meat for example - is not good for health (4).

Supplementing with amino acids offers an alternative to taking proteins: even though they are only monomers of proteins, they are absorbed much more rapidly by the body.

How are proteins synthesised?

Dietary intake of proteins (which are broken down into amino acids during digestion) and of amino acids enables free amino acids to circulate in the body, in cells and in the extracellular milieu. These free amino acids are then used as ‘building blocks’ to construct new proteins in the body. This is a continuous process as cellular and plasma proteins are constantly renewed throughout life.

This process uses a huge amount of energy: around 0.85 kcal per gram of protein synthesised.

Which foods contain leucine, isoleucine and valine?

The best dietary sources of BCAAs are primarily meat (especially chicken), nuts (cashew, pecan, almonds), cocoa, eggs, cheese, milk, certain vegetables (pumpkin, aubergines, beetroot) and pulses (black beans, peas).

How should the supplement BCAA’s be taken?

The recommended dose is two scoops a day, as required, just before or after exercise.

The following supplements can also be taken in conjunction with BCAA’s:

  • Super Omega 3, an unsaturated fatty acid supplement of exceptional quality, good for achieving the recommended 1:5 omega 3:omega 6 ratio necessary for optimal physiological function.
  • L-Glutamine, L-Citrulline or L-Lysine, three natural amino acids which are being closely monitored by the scientific community because of their important proteinogenic role in the body.

When we exercise, carbohydrates are metabolised in order to provide the energy we need. If blood sugar levels are too low, the body will draw on its muscle reserves. It’s therefore a good idea to consume carbohydrates with a high glycaemic index (GI) (glucose or maltose for example) just before or during exercise to reduce any loss of glycogen. When at rest, however, you should opt for low GI carbs to encourage production of glycogen to restore muscle reserves.

Composition
Daily serving: 2 scoops
Number of servings per bottle: 25
Quantity per serving
L-leucine 5 000 mg
L-isoleucine 2 500 mg
L-valine 2 500mg
Other ingredients: sunflower lecithin.

Each scoop contains 5 g of BCAA
Directions for use
Take 2 scoops a day, as required, before or after physical exercise.
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References
  1. Howatson, G et al. Exercise-induced muscle damage is reduced in resistance-trained males by branched chain amino acids: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2012 Jul 12;9:20.
  2. Matsumoto, K et al. Branched-chain amino acid supplementation attenuates muscle soreness, muscle damage and inflammation during an intensive training program. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2009 Dec;49(4):424-31.
  3. Shimomura, Y et al. Branched-chain amino acid supplementation before squat exercise and delayed-onset muscle soreness. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2010 Jun;20(3):236-44
  4. Demeyer, D et al. The World Cancer Research Fund report 2007: A challenge for the meat processing industry. Meat Sci. 2008 Dec;80(4):953-9

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