BCAA Branched Chain Amino Acid Complex®

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Brand: Jarrow Formulas

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Net Contents

120 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

2 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

60

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 90011 15053 4

Product Version

0610BCAA PROD # 115053

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

5Active Ingredients

5 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1% Daily Value Coverage

1 ingredients report a %DV; 1 meet or exceed 100% DV.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Free From

  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Peanut
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Gluten

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Capsule(s) · 1–2 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Vitamin B6(Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)5 mg250%
L-Leucine300 mg
L-Isoleucine150 mg
L-Valine150 mg
L-Glutamine500 mg

Not Present

Amino Acid Profile

4 amino acids detected on the label, including 3 essential and 3 branched-chain (BCAA). Bars show the disclosed amount per serving; total mapped amino acids ≈ 1.1 g.

Essential amino acidNon-essential

Other Ingredients

CelluloseMagnesium StearateCapsule

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

USAGE: Take 2 capsules 1 or 2 times per day with juice before or after exercise or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

NOTE: If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, lactating, trying to conceive, under the age of 18, or taking medications, consult your health care practitioner before using this product.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of the reach of children.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

L-Leucine L-Isoleucine L-Valine L-Glutamine

Formula re: Contains

Free Form Amino Acids with Glutamine and B6

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

No wheat, no gluten, no soybeans, no dairy, no egg, no fish/shellfish, no peanuts/tree nuts.

FDA Statements

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

BCAA Complex contains the ideal 2:1:1 ratio of the free form, crystalline branched chain amino acids L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine combined with the conditionally essential amino acid L-Glutamine.* BCAAs exert an anticatabolic effect by reducing the breakdown of protein, thereby protecting muscle tissue.* Glutamine is a preferred source of fuel for the intestinal cells and is in high demand by skeletal muscles following physical exertion.* Vitamin B6 enhances amino acid metabolism.*

General: Product/Version Code

0610BCAA PROD # 115053

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

(C) 2010 Jarrow FORMULAS(R)

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Jarrow Formulas Superior Nutrition and Formulation

P.O. Box 35994, Los Angeles, CA, 90035-4317

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Research & Studies

  • Fuller Bellies With Less

    S Krawiec - wholefoodsmagazine.com

    … Jarrow Formulas, Inc. makes a whey protein … The peptide is “rich in branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which work … Always seek the advice of a medical professional before making …

  • Branched‐chain amino acid supplementation: impact on signaling and relevance to critical illness

    JSA Mattick, K Kamisoglu… - … Systems Biology and …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library

    … Nutritional supplementation has been investigated to offset the severe loss of protein, and … enriched in branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may be especially beneficial. BCAAs are …

    201372 citations
  • Effects of branched-chain amino acid-rich nutritional supplements combined with resistance training on body composition and body function in older patients with …

    H Li, R Zhang, Y Ma, J He, G Li, J Sun - Archives of Gerontology and …, 2025 - Elsevier

    … While branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)/leucine enhance muscle protein synthesis and … combining resistance training with BCAA-rich supplements synergistically improves body …

    20252 citations
  • Sports nutrition: Muscle building

    EH October, M Bay - 2019 - eu-assets.contentstack.com

    … In this digital magazine, we discuss protein and amino acids … short-term GPLC supplementation (from Jarrow Formulas) … such as protein,1 branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)2 and …

    2019
  • Branched-chain amino acids in health and disease: metabolism, alterations in blood plasma, and as supplements

    M Holeček - Nutrition & metabolism, 2018 - Springer

    … Unlike most amino acids, the initial step of BCAA catabolism does not take place in the liver … of branched-chain-amino-acid aminotransferase (BCAT), the first enzyme in the BCAA …

    2018930 citations
  • Eicosapentaenoic acid and branched-chain amino acids fortified complete nutrition drink improved muscle strength in older individuals with inadequate protein intake

    W Khoonin, PC Shantavasinkul… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org

    … BCAA would be effective in improving muscle health and reducing the risk of sarcopenia in the elderly at risk. Recently, the EPA–BCAA… that supplementation with EPA + BCAA 2:1:1 and …

    202310 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2012-03-23. DSLD Label ID: 7293. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.