Amino acid/Protein

BCAA Capsules

by Doctor's Best · Capsule

Supplement facts from the label of BCAA Capsules by Doctor's Best: Branched-Chain Amino Acids 500 mg.

Serving size1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container240
Most servings a day on the label3
TypeAmino acid/Protein
Barcode753950003811
Label recordDSLD 59952 · entered 2016-05-22

Supplement Facts

IngredientPer serving% DVUpper limit (adults)
Branched-Chain Amino Acids500 mg——
└ L-Leucine250 mg——
└ L-Isoleucine125 mg——
└ L-Valine125 mg——

Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.

On the label

For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free

Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function

Formula re: Contains: BCAA Capsules contain a blend of L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine, which are essential amino acids that the body cannot synthesize on its own and therefore must get through dietary sources.*

All Other Content: BCAAs, unlike most other amino acids, are metabolized within muscle tissue, allowing them to be used as energy by muscle cells to produce cellular energy in the form of ATP. *

All Other Content: Helps stimulate muscle growth* Helps prevent muscle breakdown* Helps prevent exercise-induced fatigue*

FDA Disclaimer Statement: *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM): Science-Based Nutrition

Formula re: Contains: Branched Chain Amino Acids

This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.

Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).