Branched Chain Amino Acids (Free Form)®

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: Life Extension

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
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Net Contents

90 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

4 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

22

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 37870 12539 6

Product Version

L01253E

Label Analysis

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

3Active Ingredients

3 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Non-GMO.

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

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 4 Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
L-Leucine1200 mg
L-Isoleucine600 mg
L-Valine600 mg

Not Present

Amino Acid Profile

3 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 ≈ 2.4 g.

Essential amino acidNon-essential

Other Ingredients

Vegetable Cellulose

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: To be used by adults 18 years and older. Take four (4) capsules daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Caution: Individuals with ALS or disorders impairing the metabolism of branched chain amino acids should not use this product.

Precautions re: Children

Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

Precautions re: All Other

To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.

Storage

Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non GMO LE Certified

Formulation re: Other

Hepatoprotection

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

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO LE Certified

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33309

1-866-280-2852

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Research & Studies

  • Branched-chain amino acids, mitochondrial biogenesis, and healthspan: an evolutionary perspective

    A Valerio, G D'Antona, E Nisoli - Aging (albany NY), 2011 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

    … BCAA enriched mixture supplementation might be a health-… supplementation with a specific BCAA-enriched amino acid … neuronal NDI1 overexpression resulted in life extension [39]. …

    2011270 citations
  • Branched-chain amino acid catabolism is a conserved regulator of physiological ageing

    J Mansfeld, N Urban, S Priebe, M Groth… - Nature …, 2015 - nature.com

    … We observe the strongest extension of lifespan when … that impairs lifespan in otherwise healthy animals in response to … For all experiments with amino acid supplementation only heat-…

    2015179 citations
  • Protein restriction and branched‐chain amino acid restriction promote geroprotective shifts in metabolism

    ME Trautman, NE Richardson, DW Lamming - Aging cell, 2022 - Wiley Online Library

    … BCAA supplementation has been reported to improve health. Specific supplementation of … Future studies should extend BCAA-restricted periods, and track metabolic parameters after …

    202285 citations
  • The contradictory role of branched-chain amino acids in lifespan and insulin resistance

    H Yao, K Li, J Wei, Y Lin, Y Liu - Frontiers in nutrition, 2023 - frontiersin.org

    … BCAA supplements may improve aging and prolong the life … the supplementation of amino acids to promote bone health (… (leucine or methionine) and has the potential to extend life (78). …

    202349 citations
  • Branched-chain amino acid supplementation promotes survival and supports cardiac and skeletal muscle mitochondrial biogenesis in middle-aged mice

    G D'Antona, M Ragni, A Cardile, L Tedesco… - Cell metabolism, 2010 - cell.com

    … Life & medical sciences … Our findings do not rule out that an earlier BCAAem supplementation could extend also eNOS −/− mice survival. However, this hypothesis seems unlikely, since …

    2010709 citations
  • Branched-Chain Amino Acids Have Equivalent Effects to Other Essential Amino Acids on Lifespan and Aging-Related Traits in Drosophila

    P Juricic, S Grönke, L Partridge - The Journals of Gerontology …, 2020 - academic.oup.com

    … Essential amino acids (EAAs) play a central role in lifespan extension by protein restriction, … and health have yielded contradictory results. For instance, BCAA supplementation improved …

    202089 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2020-08-23. DSLD Label ID: 231773. 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.