BCAA 1000 Caps®

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: Optimum Nutrition

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
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Net Contents

200 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

2 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

100

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 48927 02037 3

Product Version

V.1.037.0514US 6029585

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.

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: 2 Capsule(s) · 1– per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
L-Leucine, Micronized500 mg—
L-Isoleucine, Micronized250 mg—
L-Valine, Micronized250 mg—

Not Present

Other Ingredients

GelatinMicrocrystalline CelluloseMagnesium Stearate

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Consume 2 BCAA 1000 Capsules between meals, 30-45 minutes before workouts, and/or immediately after workouts. Intended for use in healthy adults and as part of a healthy, balanced diet and exercise program.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

WARNING: CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IF YOU ARE TAKING ANY MEDICATIONS OR ARE UNDER A PHYSICIAN'S CARE FOR A MEDICAL CONDITION. NOT FOR USE BY THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 OR WOMEN THAT ARE PREGNANT, TRYING TO GET PREGNANT OR NURSING.

Precautions re: Children

NOT FOR USE BY THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 OR WOMEN THAT ARE PREGNANT, TRYING TO GET PREGNANT OR NURSING.

Storage

Storage

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine are commonly grouped together and referred to as Branched Chain Amino Acids, or BCAAs, because of their unique branched chemical structure.

Formula re: Contains

Branched Chain Amino Acids 1G

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

Mega-Size

General: Product/Version Code

V.1.037.0514US 6029585

General Statements: All Other Content

MANUFACTURED IN THE USA This product contains ingredients of International and Domestic Origin

General Statements: All Other Content

THE TRUE STRENGTH OF BRANCHED CHAIN AMINO ACIDS (BCAAs)

General Statements: All Other Content

BCAAs are essential, meaning they must be consumed through the diet, since the human body cannot make them from other compounds. BCAAs provide active adults with versatile support for training endurance and recovery. Used with protein powders and /or protein-rich foods, these 1 G capsules help support muscle recovery and protein synthesis.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Other

1-800-705-5226

Manufacturer

Optimum Nutrition

975 Meridian Lake Dr., Aurora, IL, 60504

1 (800) 705-5226

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Research & Studies

  • Ten weeks of branched-chain amino acid supplementation improves select performance and immunological variables in trained cyclists

    WC Kephart, TD Wachs, R Mac Thompson… - Amino acids, 2016 - Springer

    … Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the chronic effects of BCAA supplementation … In the evening, all tubes were transported to the CLIA certified Auburn University Medical …

    201686 citations
  • The Effect of a Bcaa Supplement with and without Cho on Performance in Recreationally Trained Cyclists

    AC Mills - 2012 - digitalcommons.georgiasouthern …

    … using BCAA’s + CHO in a pre-exercise supplement without a … will seek to determine if taking a BCAA+CHO supplement … be due to the BCAAs in the CHO-PRO supplement delaying …

    2012
  • Nutrition and enhanced sports performance: muscle building, endurance, and strength

    D Bagchi, S Nair, CK Sen - 2018 - books.google.com

    … in sports nutrition, exercise physiology and related health … readers to the forefront of nutrition and health in sports. This … exercise consume nutritional and dietary supplements on a …

    201899 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… - … in Nutrition, 2023 - frontiersin.org

    … and BCAA would be effective in improving muscle health … Recently, the EPA–BCAA-fortified nutrition drink has been … , our finding suggests that supplementation with EPA + BCAA 2:1:1 …

    202311 citations
  • Determination of branched-chain amino acids in food supplements and human plasma by a CE-MS/MS method with enhanced resolution

    J Piestansky, M Matuskova, I Cizmarova… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com

    … The BCAAs concentrations determined for the two healthy volunteers plasma samples are summarized in Table 11. The obtained BCAAs levels in plasma are consistent with the levels …

    202124 citations
  • The efficacy of dietary supplements on health status and performance of football players: a systematic review

    P Allahyari, S Shekari… - Journal of Basic and …, 2025 - degruyterbrill.com

    … acids OR BCAA OR zinc OR lycopene OR lutein OR supplements OR ergocalciferols OR cholecalciferol OR calciferol OR dietary supplements OR and performance OR health OR body …

    202512 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2016-04-22. DSLD Label ID: 58706. 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.