BUILD MUSCLES

Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are comprised of the essential Amino Acids L-leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-valine. Unlike other Amino Acids that are degraded in the liver, BCAAs are metabolized in the muscle. This provides athletes supplementing with BCAAs increased anabolism and decreased catabolism.

The BCAA L-leucine is one of the most powerful Amino Acids for building muscle. Scientists believe that L-leucine may increase protein synthesis on it’s own in a manner that is greater than all aminos together! L-Leucine is also used by the body to naturally produce HMB and Alpha Ketoisocaproate (KIC), two highly respected by-products that increase and preserve lean muscle mass and accelerate recovery.

Xenamax Essential Aminos™ contains a whopping 1.75g
of L-leucine per 3.5 gram serve which is 350% more than our competitors!

BCAAs can also be synthesised into Glutamine enabling the body to produce this valuable Amino Acid when it needs to. Glutamine not only preserves lean muscle mass and increases Growth Hormone levels, but also improves immunity by boosting the body’s master antioxidant and free radical scavenger Glutathione.

Xenamax Essential Aminos™ can effectively be used pre and post workout to increase amino acid uptake, improve recovery and protect hard earned muscle.

Recommended timing of BCAAs for increased anabolism and recovery1:

Pre-Training: 1 serve of Essential Aminos with 35g of glucose.

Post Training: 1 serve of Essential Amino, Creatine, 200mg Alpha Lipoic Acid and 35g glucose.

20–30 mins later: Protein Shake

References: Tipton, K., Rasmussen, B., Miller, S., Wolf, S., Owens-Stovall, S., Petrini, B. & Wolfe, R. (2001) Timing of amino acid-carbohydrate ingestion alters anabolic response of muscle to resistance exercise American Journal of Physiology, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, 281, E197-E206.

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