Amino Acids
Muscle Buddy
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are a group of three essential amino acids: leucine, isoleucine and valine. BCAAs are essential, meaning they can’t be produced by your body and must be obtained through supplementation or food. Our Amino Acids combine all three BCAAs in a concentrated, vegan formula with no unnecessary fillers.
Research suggests that BCAAs may support:
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Three essential BCAAs -
Leucine, isoleucine and valine
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Concentrated formula
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Made for active lifestyles
Non-GMO
Allergen-Free
Vegan
No Artificial Additives
A unique formula
Concentrated Formula
Amino Acids
A concentrated formulation with 0% fillers and 100% amino acids. It contains only what you need and none of what you don't.
Vegan Formula
Natural Ingredients
An optimised vegan formula tailor made to be your Muscle Buddy.
Details
Active Ingredients
L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine
Recommended Daily Dose
2 Capsules
Amino Acids
Benefits backed by science
BCAAs and muscle growth
Research shows that BCAAs activate enzymes responsible for building muscle. The BCAA leucine activates a certain pathway in the body that stimulates muscle protein synthesis, which is the process of making muscle. Our Amino Acids is high in leucine and has been specifically formulated to be your Muscle Buddy.
BCAAs and post-workout recovery
BCAAs taken before or after strength training may reduce muscle soreness following your workout. The soreness you feel a day or two after a workout, especially if your exercise routine is new, is known as DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). BCAAs have been shown to decrease muscle damage, which may help reduce the length and severity of DOMS. Several studies show that BCAAs decrease protein breakdown during exercise and decrease levels of creatine kinase, which is an indicator of muscle damage.
BCAAs and exercise
BCAAs may also help reduce exercise-induced fatigue. Your muscles use BCAAs during exercise, causing levels in your blood to decrease. When blood levels of BCAAs decline, levels of the essential amino acid tryptophan in your brain increase. Tryptophan is converted to serotonin (known as the happy hormone), a brain chemical that is thought to contribute to the development of fatigue during exercise.
Why take our Amino Acids
Concentrated Formulation
Our Amino Acids combine leucine, isoleucine and valine in a concentrated formula with no unnecessary fillers or artificial additives. Just two capsules a day provide all three BCAAs in a simple formula that fits effortlessly into your daily routine.
Natural Ingredients
Our Amino Acids were created around a simple philosophy: three essential amino acids, an optimised vegan formula and no unnecessary extras.
Interesting Facts
What are amino acids?
Amino acids are a group of 20 organic compounds known as the ‘building blocks’ of proteins, as they play such a foundational role in many chemical reactions in your body to help maintain normal bodily functions. They are grouped into three categories, essential, non-essential and conditional.
1. Essential Amino Acids: Your body cannot produce essential amino acids. These must be obtained by an external source, usually through food or supplementation.
2. Non-essential amino acids: Non-essential amino acids are those which your body naturally produces throughout the day.
3. Conditional amino acids: These amino acids are produced only under specific circumstances, typically when your body is fighting off an illness or dealing with stress.
What do each of the three BCAAs do?
1. Valine: One of three branched-chain amino acids, meaning it has a chain branching off to one side of its molecular structure. Valine helps stimulate muscle growth and regeneration and is involved in energy production.
2. Leucine: Is critical for protein synthesis and muscle repair. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels, stimulates wound healing and produces growth hormones.
3. Isoleucine: Is involved in muscle metabolism and is heavily concentrated in muscle tissue. It’s also important for immune function, hemoglobin production and energy regulation.
What foods contain BCAAs?
There are a large variety of foods that contain BCAAs. Those with high amounts include:
Meat, poultry and fish
Beans and lentils
Milk
Tofu and tempeh
Cheese
Eggs
Pumpkin seeds
Quinoa
Nuts
Should I take Amino Acids pre-workout or post-workout?
BCAA supplements are commonly associated with both pre-workout and post-workout nutrition. Research suggests continuing to take them long-term, including on non-exercise days, mqy support muscle growth, reduce muscle soreness and reduce exercise fatigue.
When is the best time to take Amino Acids?
Research suggests you can take Amino Acids when it's convenient for you. We'd recommend earlier in the day and with a meal and water to help absorption. Avoid taking with caffeine as this can prevent absorption and increase excretion.
