Its odd that we just dont talk about Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) much. Thats bad, because BCAAs are something that every lifter should be taking, if not daily, then at least during very specific training cycles. For those of you who have forgotten, the branched chain amino acids are named leucine, isoleucine, and valine. What sets them apart from other amino acids is that they have some very specific, very special properties:

• BCAAs promote protein synthesis in muscle.

• BCAAs taken during training have been shown to increase both growth hormone and insulin, thus increasing anabolism and anti-catabolism.

• BCAAs, unlike other amino acids, are used to provide energy.

• A 1992 Italian study showed that BCAAs taken prior to a workout not only prevented a decrease in post-workout Testosterone levels, but caused it to increase.

• BCAAs have been shown to decrease post-workout soreness.

• BCAAs, according to a 1997 Italian study published in Medicina Dello Sport, when taken 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after a workout, were shown to increase lean body mass and improve strength in the bench press and squat.

• BCAAs have been shown to increase exercise endurance, especially exercise conducted in high temperatures.

• As little as 4 grams of BCAA can kick start the body from a catabolic state to an anabolic state.

These BCAA are pure and they are high-quality, but I dont think you would expect anything less from Extreme. I think its absolutely clear that BCAA are a valuable and indispensable tool for building muscle, improving athletic performance, or maintaining muscle while losing body fat.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 3 Tablets


Amount Per Serving:

L-Isoleucine: 900mg

L-Leucine: 1620mg

L-Valine: 1080mg