BioTechUSA BCAA Zero 360 g: 6 g BCAAs in a 2:1:1 Ratio per Serving
Zero sugar, full flavour: BioTechUSA BCAA Zero is an essential amino acid formula with leucine, isoleucine and valine in a 2:1:1 ratio for your training. One serving (9 g) contains 6 g BCAAs in a 2:1:1 ratio (3 g L-leucine, 1.5 g L-isoleucine, 1.5 g L-valine), plus 0.7 g L-glutamine and 2 mg vitamin B6. The leucine is in instant form. The 360 g tub makes 40 servings in 10 flavours, vegan and sugar-free. Several meta-analyses on BCAAs and muscle soreness after hard training are available; you will find the results in the section "Your advantage in training".
Why BioTechUSA BCAA Zero is worth it
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6 g BCAAs per serving: 3 g L-leucine (as instant leucine), 1.5 g L-isoleucine and 1.5 g L-valine, 2:1:1 ratio
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0.7 g L-glutamine: in addition to the BCAAs in every serving (9 g)
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Vitamin B6: 2 mg per serving, which is 142% NRV
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10 flavours: Watermelon, Lemon Iced Tea, Kiwi-Lime, Pineapple-Mango, Peach Iced Tea, Orange, Cola, Blue Grape, Green Apple, Tropical Fruit
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For women and men: to drink before or during training, including longer training sessions; recommended intake 15 minutes before training
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One tub, 40 servings: 360 g = 40 servings of 9 g each (2 scoops); with one serving per workout, the tub lasts for 40 training sessions
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Vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, lactose-free: no preservatives; sugar, lactose and gluten each refer to the prepared drink, sweetened with sucralose
Your advantage in training
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Less muscle soreness: In meta-analyses of healthy, mostly trained adults, BCAA groups reported on average less muscle soreness than placebo groups in the 1 to 3 days after muscle-damaging exercise; the effect size ranged from small to large depending on the analysis, and not every study found a difference.
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Muscle strain in blood tests: Markers of muscle strain such as creatine kinase were also on average lower in the BCAA groups than with placebo at some time points after strenuous exercise in meta-analyses (small to large effect, depending on the time point); no difference was seen for lactate dehydrogenase.
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Vitamin B6 for long sessions: 2 mg per serving (142% NRV): Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
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Drinking enjoyment without sugar: 10 flavours from Watermelon to Cola, zero sugar in the prepared drink, sweetened with sucralose; so your pre-workout serving stays a taste experience.
What the research says: The studies differ widely in dose, duration and training status of the participants, so the effect is not the same for everyone. For muscle performance in the days after training, one meta-analysis showed no difference from placebo.
What vitamin B6 does
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism.
How to use BioTechUSA BCAA Zero
Mix one serving (9 g = 2 scoops = 1 tablespoon) in 300 ml of water in a shaker, about 15 minutes before training. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place; do not remove the silica gel sachet after opening.
Ingredients and allergens
33% instant L-leucine (L-leucine, emulsifier: lecithins, maltodextrin), 17% L-isoleucine, 17% L-valine, flavourings, 8% L-glutamine, acidity regulator (citric acid), anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide), sweetener (sucralose), salt, pyridoxine hydrochloride; colours or tea extract depending on flavour (Peach Iced Tea and Lemon Iced Tea with black tea leaf extract, Cola with caramel colour). Flavours with the colours Tartrazine, Ponceau 4R, Allura Red AC or Indigotine (e.g. Pineapple-Mango, Blue Grape, Green Apple, Kiwi-Lime, Orange, Tropical Fruit, Watermelon): May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children. Nutritional values per 9 g: BCAAs 6 g, of which L-leucine 3 g, L-isoleucine 1.5 g, L-valine 1.5 g, L-glutamine 0.7 g, vitamin B6 2 mg (142% NRV). Produced in a facility that also handles milk, egg, soy, gluten, crustaceans, sulphur dioxide and nuts. Gluten-free in accordance with EU regulations. Check the label for the full ingredients list and nutritional information.
About BioTechUSA
Marketing authorisation holder: BioTechUSA Kft., Budapest, Hungary. Made in the EU.
Frequently asked questions about BioTechUSA BCAA Zero 360 g
What is BioTechUSA BCAA Zero 360 g?
Zero sugar, full flavour: BioTechUSA BCAA Zero is an essential amino acid formula with leucine, isoleucine and valine in a 2:1:1 ratio for your training. One serving (9 g) contains 6 g BCAAs in a 2:1:1 ratio (3 g L-leucine, 1.5 g L-isoleucine, 1.5 g L-valine), plus 0.7 g L-glutamine and 2 mg vitamin B6.
How do I take BioTechUSA BCAA Zero 360 g?
Mix one serving (9 g = 2 scoops = 1 tablespoon) in 300 ml of water in a shaker, about 15 minutes before training. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake.
How long does a pack of BioTechUSA BCAA Zero 360 g last?
The 360 g tub makes 40 servings in 10 flavours, vegan and sugar-free.
Is BioTechUSA BCAA Zero 360 g vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free?
According to the manufacturer, BioTechUSA BCAA Zero 360 g is vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free and sugar-free. You will find the full ingredients list above and on the label.
Note: Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of the reach of children. The claim "sugar-free" refers to the ready-to-drink beverage.
