Bodybuilding is now easier with BCAA powders. If you want fast results and improved aerobic endurance, understand how this supplement works and what benefits it can give to your body.
What are BCAAs
Also known as branched-chain amino acids, BCAAs are considered part of the nine essential amino acids needed by humans. There are three BCAA amino acids, namely leucine, isoleucine and valine.
As essential amino acids, they are considered proteinogenic, which means they are used by the body to form protein strands that create new cells. BCAAs also repair other organic substances, including enzymes and hormones.
BCAAs are essential because the body cannot produce them on its own -- they must be consumed via diet or ingested through supplementation.
BCAAs account for almost 35% of the essential amino acids needed to form muscle protein. In order to achieve growth, daily intake of branched-chain amino acids are needed to help maintain muscle and increase muscle mass.
Note: on this page, we discuss BCAA powders, which are usually the most cost-effective ways of getting free-form branched chain amino acids. If you want to see all BCAA products, see our BCAA category.
BCAA powder vs BCAA pills
Recently, supplement companies have been producing BCAA powder supplements to help professional bodybuilders, athletes, and health enthusiasts meet their required branched-chain amino acid daily intake.
Most BCAA blends taste great and mix well with juice and milk.
There are several advantages of powdered BCAA compared to pills.
- Powders are cheaper - Companies don't have to use machines to press the amino acids into pill form.
- No additional ingredients - To press any type of compound into pill form, fillers are required to give it the proper consistency.For bodybuilders and athletes who want clean BCAA supplements, powder is the purest form.
- Variations in preparation - Powders are mixed with juice, milk, smoothie ingredients and more -- making this form more advantageous for those who enjoy a mid-day treat. You can also mixed in other supplements, like protein isolates and pre-workouts.
- Absorbability - Powder is absorbed better in the digestive system.
If you feel like the pills/capsules would be better, read the rest of this text and then skip on over to the BCAA pills category page.
BCAA benefits
It would be hard to just lump the benefits of the BCAA together. Especially since the amino acids in this category have their own benefits.
Great for keto dieters!
Watch Mike on YouTube show how BCAAs won't drop his blood ketone levels, which keeps you in fat-burning mode and does not overly spike blood sugar! The trick is that your BCAA can't have other 'stuff' in it -- keto dieters must avoid using BCAAs with glycine, alanine, glutamine, citrulline, etc!
Leucine
Considered the major player of the branched-chain amino acids. Various organs in the body are targeted by leucine. The liver processes the amino acid into protein strands. In adipose and muscle tissues it forms sterols or steroid alcohols, substances that have various effects in the body.
It's the only dietary amino acid that can push the body to create proteins for muscle cell creation and repair. This means that it can help you gain muscle mass, or at least help stop the destruction of muscle cells.
One study supports its muscle protecting capabilities when test subjects supplemented with leucine showed a slowing in muscle tissue atrophy or muscle tissue loss.
Many companies use a 2:1:1 ratio for the three BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, and valine). Several studies suggest that leucine alone has a large effect on the body. Still, supplements like Scivation Xtend use all three amino acids because isoleucine and valine have important benefits on their own.
Aside from muscle protein synthesis, cellular growth is also stimulated as leucine activates the mammalian target of rapamycin kinase.
Isoleucine
This amino acid in BCAA powders has a different role. It's considered a glucogenic and ketogenic amino acid.
As a glucogenic, it helps pull energy from body stores like glycogen, pyruvate, and lactate into glucose. This can help bodybuilders and athletes maintain proper blood glucose levels to help them achieve greater energy
As a ketogenic, isoleucine can break down fatty acids into ketone bodies for energy.
These combined benefits of isoleucine shows a lot of promise in fat loss. Energy from fat produces a higher number of calories compared to glucose.
Valine
While leucine and isoleucine deal a lot with cellular growth and energy, valine plays a different role . The body needs it to help stimulate the central nervous system. It encourages healthy mental health processes.
Other benefits of BCAA powder valine is its hepatoprotective benefits. By removing excess nitrogen from the liver, valine can help repair the damage done to the body. This could benefit people who are exposed to a lot of drugs and alcoholic drinks which are known to damage kidneys and liver.
Branched-chain amino acids work as a team
Combined, BCAAs actually have more benefits than their individual components. Several studies have shown that the amount of BCAAs in the blood will help turn off the "appetite switch." This allows you to make smarter diet choices.
Side effects
Considering that these are amino acids that can be found in food, most people still ask if there are any BCAA side effects. So far studies have shown that there are no known side effects of branched-chain amino acids, even at mega doses.
However, a recent study found that patients with ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) could possibly have negative reactions to the amino acids. Still, the study hasn't established the relationship of BCAAs and ALS yet and more studies have to be done to check the relationship.
To be safe, make it a standard procedure to check with your doctor every time you take new supplements. That way you can prevent prescription drug interactions and medical conditions from worsening. So far, the general consensus is that BCAAs have no known side effects, especially for healthy individuals.
References
- Shimomura Y, Murakami T, et. al.; The Journal of Nutrition; "Exercise promotes BCAA catabolism: effects of BCAA supplementation on skeletal muscle during exercise;" June 2004
- Gualano AB, Bozza T, Lopes De Campos P, et. al.; The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness; "Branched-chain amino acids supplementation enhances exercise capacity and lipid oxidation during endurance exercise after muscle glycogen depletion;" March 2011
- Blomstrand E, Eliasson J, Karlsson HK, et. al.; The Journal of Nutrition; "Branched-chain amino acids activate key enzymes in protein synthesis after physical exercise;" 2006
- Howatson G, Hoad M, Goodall S, Tallent, et. al.; The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition; "Exercise-induced muscle damage is reduced in resistance-trained males by branched chain amino acids: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study;" May 2012
- Shimomura Y, Yamamoto Y, et. al.; The Journal of Nutrition; "Nutraceutical effects of branched-chain amino acids on skeletal muscle;" February 2006
- Marin Manuel and C. J. Heckman; Experimental Neurology; "Stronger is not always better: could a bodybuilding dietary supplement lead to ALS?" January 2011
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Oct 24, 2018 YouTube Video
NutraBio EAA Pure Vs. Intra Blast | Which is For You?! -
Oct 19, 2018 Blog Post
A1 Plus+ Supplements Bring Affordable Basics Back to A1 Supplements
A1 Supplements has launched its own supplement line named A1 Plus+, and it's got just the bare basics to bring deals and simplicity to their users! -
Oct 03, 2018 YouTube Video
NEW Ghost BCAA Flavors | Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids! -
Sep 19, 2018 YouTube Video
NutraBio BioCrew Announcement | 2018 Mr Olympia w/ Ben Kane -
Sep 17, 2018 Blog Post
Ghost Licenses Sour Patch Kids and Swedish Fish (“Project X”)
In 2018, Ghost Lifestyle finalized two insanely good flavor collaborations for candy loving supplement users: Sour Patch and Swedish Fish! -
Aug 27, 2018 YouTube Video
Performax Labs EAmino Max Review: Goodbye BCAAs! -
Aug 23, 2018 YouTube Video
Kaged Muscle Amino Synergy Review | EAAs with Energy! -
Jul 31, 2018 YouTube Video
How Many Calories are in BCAAs? More Than You'd Think! (Kalman / ISSN) -
Jul 31, 2018 Blog Post
How Many Calories are in BCAAs? The ISSN’s Dr. Doug Kalman Knows
How many calories are REALLY in a BCAA? It's only been theoretical up to this point so Dr. Doug Kalman of The ISSN exploded some NutraBio to find out! -
May 01, 2018 YouTube Video
BCAA + Phosphatidylserine | Vaxxen Labs Chainlink Review -
Apr 11, 2018 YouTube Video
NutraBio Intra Blast Review (Natural Series with Stevia) -
Apr 03, 2018 YouTube Video
Keto BCAA Review | Sparta Nutrition Keto BCAA WIN -
Mar 30, 2018 Blog Post
NutraBio Expands Natural Series: Q&A Takeover on PricePlow!
NutraBio is launching their newest Natural Series Supplements at Natural Body Inc in New York, and they're going LIVE on PricePlow 3/31 at 2PM EST! -
Mar 27, 2018 Blog Post
NutraBio Natural Series Intra Blast: The Best EAA Gets Better
NutraBio's Natural Series Intra Blast is here, and just wait until you taste the sweet tea flavor! We make the argument that it's BETTER than the OG! -
Mar 03, 2018 Blog Post
NutraBio Invades PricePlow to Launch Their Natural Series | #010
In March of 2018, NutraBio was launching their Natural Series Pre Workout and Intra Blast, and came onto the PricePlow Podcast to introduce it! -
Feb 16, 2018 Blog Post
EAA is the New BCAA: Essential Amino Acids Stage a Coup
EAA vs. BCAA: The battle is finally over! When deciding to use Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) or Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA), the choice is clear. -
Dec 05, 2017 Blog Post
ProSupps HydroBCAA: A BCAA with All the Essentials!
ProSupps has reformulated their amino acid / hydration formulation HydroBCAA to now include all of the essential amino acids (EAAs). -
Sep 20, 2017 Blog Post
VMI Sports Aminogex Ultra — Not Your Standard BCAA
VMI Sports is on a rampage and leading the charge is their new amino acid / electrolyte supplement Aminogex Ultra featuring 7g of InstAminos. -
Jul 10, 2017 Blog Post
NutraBio BCAA 5000 Re-Ignites with New Flavors!
NutraBio BCAA 5000 is the no-nonsense BCAA! They've re-ignited their straightforward 5g branched chain amino acid supplement with three new flavors. -
Jul 06, 2017 Blog Post
Mind Muscle Nutrition Hydra Focus: Intra Keeps Your Concentration
MInd Muscle Nutrition Hydra Focus is a novel spin on the conventional intra workout that enhances pumps and focus alongside hydration and performance. -
Jun 22, 2017 Blog Post
RedCon1 BREACH: Combat-Ready BCAA Supplement
RedCon1 Breach is a combat-ready BCAA and hydration support intra workout supplement in Breach, with several amazing-sounding flavors! -
Jun 15, 2017 Blog Post
Formutech Endurance BCAA+ Re-Launches with New Sweet Tea Flavor
Formutech Endurance BCAA+ is a well-dosed intra workout supplement with several ingredients included to maximize *endurance* and athletic performance. -
Jun 12, 2017 Blog Post
NutraBio BCAA Natural Powder: No Artificial Nonsense!
NutraBio Natural BCAAs! This is the next addition to NutraBio's new Natural Series of supplements with BCAA Natural packing 5g of BCAAs per serving. -
Jun 06, 2017 Blog Post
iForce SwoleMate – BCAAs with a Performance Boost
iForce SwoleMate is the latest innovation from iForce Nutrition that's much more than another copycat BCAA intra workout supplement. -
May 11, 2017 Blog Post
EVL BCAA Energy: The Best Fruit Punch EVER?
BCAA Energy by EVL Nutrition has a full 5g dose! Energy aminos are a dime a dozen, until you taste the Fruit Punch BCAA Energy from EVL Nutrition! -
Apr 28, 2017 YouTube Video
Primeval Labs EAA MAX Review and Flavors -
Apr 11, 2017 Blog Post
MaxQ Nutrition Intra-Workout: Loaded Intra with 10g BCAA!
MaxQ Nutrition is back on the attack with a monstrously dosed Intra-Workout that's a true performance enhancer while training. -
Mar 20, 2017 Blog Post
EVL RecoverMode – Enhanced Recovery
EVL RecoverMode is a beasty post workout and recovery supplement that packs in 10 different ingredients to crush soreness and support muscle growth. -
Feb 22, 2017 YouTube Video
Scivation Xtend Blood Orange vs. Strawberry Mango (2017 Flavors) -
Jan 02, 2017 YouTube Video
Blue Star Nutraceuticals AminoFast Review -
Jan 02, 2017 Blog Post
InnovaPharm Novamino: Strength Boosting BCAA
Novamino is InnovaPharm's new BCAA intra workout supplement that also packs in a full dose of the proven muscle builder Betaine Anydrous. -
Nov 17, 2016 YouTube Video
NutraKey BCAA Optima Review -
Oct 26, 2016 Blog Post
Cellucor Alpha Amino: New 2016 Formula Unveiled
Cellucor Alpha Amino has upgraded its best selling amino supplement for 2016; HydroMax is gone, Betaine is IN, and the BCAAs are transparently dosed! -
Jun 23, 2016 Blog Post
APS Chain’d Reaction – Moved from ALR to Bring BCAAs & More!
Chain'd Reaction use to be a carb supplement by ALR, but when APS joined the Hi-Tech family, Chain'd Reaction is now a well dosed BCAA product by APS! -
May 04, 2016 Blog Post
Transparent Labs BCAA Glutamine Natural Aminos!
Transparent Labs BCAA+Glutamine from their Core Series is a naturally sweetened BCAA supplement that helps improve recovery and hydration. -
Apr 12, 2016 Blog Post
Dieselade by Get Diesel: Natural BCAAs Now Discontinued
Dieselade is the latest naturally flavored BCAA product to hit the market from Get Diesel Nutrition. Will it deliver on taste? -
Mar 22, 2016 Blog Post
BSN Amino-X Ingredients Questioned: Canadian Label Exposed
BSN's Amino-X faces heavy scrutiny after a few discrepancies were seen between the U.S. and Canadian Supplement Facts, leading to questions in the US. -
Mar 14, 2016 Blog Post
Can Sucralose / Splenda Cause Cancer or Leukemia?
A new study connecting sucralose with leukemia and other forms of cancer in mice has been released. But what are the HUMAN EQUIVALENT Doses?! -
Feb 29, 2016 Blog Post
Alan Aragon & Shoenfeld Argue Xtend BCAA Weight Loss Study Results
Noted nutrition gurus Alan Aragon and Brad Schoenfeld have written to the JISSN disputing findings in the recent BCAA weight loss study. -
Jan 29, 2016 Blog Post
Scivation Xtend Free Review – Stevia’s Gettin There!
Team PricePlow gives their review of the all natural Scivation Xtend Free that has no artificial colors or sweeteners. -
Jan 26, 2016 Blog Post
BCAA Weight Loss Study by Scivation Makes Questionable Diet Claims
A new BCAA weight loss study funded by Scivation shows that BCAAs help maintain lean muscle mass and lose fat while on a calorie-restricted diet. -
Dec 03, 2015 Blog Post
Scivation Xtend Free – All Natural BCAAs
Scivation has released an all new version of Xtend, named Xtend Free, that contains no artificial sweeteners or dyes but still packs 7g of BCAAs. -
Oct 08, 2015 Blog Post
MusclePharm BCAA 3:1:2 Energy: 6g BCAAs with a Jolt
MusclePharm BCAA 3:1:2 Energy: MPNation enters the energy amino category with BCAA a full dose of BCAAs and a solid hit of caffeine. -
Aug 10, 2015 Blog Post
Muscle Elements AmiNO Flow: THE Weight Lifter’s BCAA
Muscle Elements AmiNO Flow is the first truly effective Amino-Oxide supplement that provides BCAAs and Nitric Oxide boosting ingredients. -
Jan 18, 2015 Blog Post
Myokem mTOR Pro – Time-Released BCAA Supplement!
mTOR Pro is Myokem's newest addition, a BCAA / Amino Acid Supplement that contains ActiveTR, an industry-first time-released leucine for major gains! -
Jan 17, 2015 Blog Post
Amino HP – ANS Performance’s Fully-Loaded BCAA Powder
Amino HP is ANS Performance's answer to all of the BCAA supplements and intra workouts out there. It's fully loaded and knowing ANS, will taste great -
Nov 06, 2014 Blog Post
MAN Sports ISO-Amino – Candy-Flavored BCAAs, Nothing Else!
MAN ISO-Amino is out, and the flavors are insane! It's a BCAA supplement with *nothing* but the BCAAs, and some of the best candy flavors available! -
Feb 17, 2014 YouTube Video
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- Oct 17, 2024Xtend Original 90 Servings (only Smash Apple) dropped by 6.1% to $46.00 at Amazon
- Oct 01, 2024Xtend Original 30 Servings (only Mango Nectar) dropped by 7.1% to $29.99 at Vitamin Shoppe
- Aug 23, 2024GHOST BCAA 30 Servings (only Lemon Crush, Sour Patch Kids Blue Raspberry, Sour Patch Kids Watermelon) dropped by 20% to $22.40 at Ghost Lifestyle
- Aug 15, 2024Xtend Original 90 Servings (only Blue Raspberry Ice) dropped by 11% to $47.99 at AllStarHealth
- Jan 10, 2024PEScience Amino IV 60 Servings dropped by 9.1% to $42.50 at PEScience
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Dec 29, 2019NutraBio Alpha EAA New York Punch REVIEW!
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Oct 23, 2019Modern BCAA is BACK: Now Owned by Modern Sports Nutrition
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Oct 24, 2018NutraBio EAA Pure Vs. Intra Blast | Which is For You?!
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Oct 03, 2018NEW Ghost BCAA Flavors | Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids!
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Sep 19, 2018NutraBio BioCrew Announcement | 2018 Mr Olympia w/ Ben Kane
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Aug 27, 2018Performax Labs EAmino Max Review: Goodbye BCAAs!
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Aug 23, 2018Kaged Muscle Amino Synergy Review | EAAs with Energy!
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Jul 31, 2018How Many Calories are in BCAAs? More Than You'd Think! (Kalman / ISSN)
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