• Amino acids for muscle development and maintenance
• Source of amino acids necessary for protein synthesis
• Prevents muscle mass loss and promotes post-workout muscle recovery and repair
• Helps maintain blood sugar balance and proper immune system function
• Vegetarian source of BCAAs in optimal quantities

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are three essential amino acids that the human body must obtain from food as it cannot produce them. These include leucine, isoleucine, and valine. While proteins are necessary for general muscle development, BCAAs, specifically leucine, are absolutely essential for muscle tissue growth and repair. In fact, studies have shown that a protein mixture not containing leucine is incapable of stimulating muscle development. Taken before and after exercise, BCAAs can prevent protein breakdown and improve recovery time by reducing muscle soreness.

BCAAs can also help prevent muscle mass loss in the elderly or weakened individuals. They help maintain muscles and have the exceptional ability to promote the development of muscles that remain at rest during physical exercise. This is why BCAAs are recommended for frail or elderly individuals, as well as for fitness enthusiasts, to stimulate strength and independence, and to support proper immune system function. BCAAs can also play a role in regulating blood sugar balance and appear to be an interesting alternative for promoting mood balance.

AOR's BCAA formula offers a convenient way to add important branched-chain amino acids to your diet. Unlike other amino acids, BCAAs are primarily broken down in the muscle, specifically within the mitochondria, making them extremely effective at stimulating muscle tissue development. BCAA is derived from a vegetarian source.