BCAAs from Now Foods
When you buy NOW Branched-Chain Amino Acids , you receive 240 vegan capsules of branched-chain amino acids. Per dosage you receive a dosage of 2600 mg branched-chain amino acids, including 1300 mg L-leucine, 650 mg L-isoleucine and 650 mg L-valine. Now Foods guarantees the highest quality through the production of high quality ingredients and strict controls.
What is Branched-Chain Amino Acids from NOW?
Branched-Chain Amino Acids, abbreviated BCAA, are branched-chain amino acids , which include the three essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine. NOW Branched-Chain Amino Acids is a high quality preparation, produced without gluten and genetic engineering.
What exactly are Branched-Chain Amino Acids?
BCAAs include the essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine, which the body cannot produce itself. It must absorb them through food . Branched-chain amino acids are mainly found in protein-rich foods .
Good plant-based suppliers are, for example
- Wheat products with 0.9 g leucine per 100 g
- Dried peas with 1.2 g valine and isoleucine per 100 g
- Walnuts 0.8 g valine and isoleucine per 100 g
Animal BCAA suppliers are e.g.
- Beef fillet with 1.2g isoleucine, 1.3g valine & 2.0g leucine per 100g
- Tuna: 1.2g isoleucine, 1.4g valine, 2.2g leucine per 100 g[1]
In addition to NOW Branched-Chain Amino Acids , you will find many other amino acid products from Now Foods in our store, e.g. NOW Pea Protein, vegan pea protein.
INGREDIENTS
Dosage: 4 capsules
Ingredients per dosage:
- BCAA 2600mg
- of which L-leucine 1300mg
- of which L-isoleucine 650mg
- of which L-valine 650mg
Ingredients: BCAA (branched-chain amino acids), coating agent: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (capsule); anti-caking agent: stearic acid (vegetable source)
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts. Manufactured in a GMP facility that also processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Natural color variations may occur in this product.
LEGAL NOTICE
Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. If you have a bad reaction to the product, stop taking it immediately. Please consult your doctor if you wish to use dietary supplements and are being treated for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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SOURCES
[1]BCAA guide: function, application & effect. Wolfs Apotheke. wolfs-apotheke.de. Retrieved on 22.06.2022.
