- Faster recovery is the key to better results and Xtend is powered by a popping 7 grams of branched chain amino acids [BCAAs] in the best widely researched 2:1:1 ratio - along with Glutamine and Citrulline Malate, which have been clinically shown to support muscle recovery and growth.
- XTEND® Original also contains hydrating electrolytes and additional performance ingredients to help you refuel, repair, and recover.
- Zero carbs, sugar or calories per serving.
What Is The Best Ratio Of BCAA's?
- Use an amino acid product that uses a 2:1:1 ratio of Leucine to Isoleucine and Valine. Many products bump up the ratio much higher in favour of leucine, with some coming in at as high as a 10:1:1 ratio!
- In these high ratios you might well buy a single ingredient Leucine product as you are hardly getting any Isoleucine and Valine? What's the point in buying a BCAA then if you don't get a productive spread of the core BCAA's.
- Yes, you want ample Leucine to trigger muscle protein synthesis because Leucine is so critical for muscle growth but Isoleucine and Valine definitely have their own benefits.
- Having higher serotonin levels during exercise signals the brain that the body is fatigued, which leads to a reduction in muscle strength and endurance. Valine slows down these elevated serotonin levels thereby allowing you to maintain better strength and endurance in the later portion of your workouts.
- Isoleucine plays a major role in providing BCAA supplements their well known and researched fat burning benefits due to Isoleucine's ability to activate special receptors, known as PPAR, that increase fat burning and inhibit fat storage.
- So a good BCAA should activate muscle building protein synthesis, increase your energy levels and amplify fat metabolism, so make sure you're getting the most productive ratio possible.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Level Scoop (14 g)
Servings Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving:
- Calories 0
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Sugars 0 g
- Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 640 mcg
- Sodium 220 mg
- Potassium 190 mg
- L-Leucine 3500 mg
- L-Glutamine 2500 mg
- L-Isoleucine 1750 mg
- L-Valine 1750 mg
- Electrolyte Blend: Sodium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride 1140 mg
- Citrulline Malate (1:1) 1000 mg
Other ingredients: Citric acid, silicon dioxide, natural & artificial flavors, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, fd&c red lake #40.
Directions:
- As a dietary supplement, mix each scoop in 10-14 fl. oz. of water (adjust for taste preference) and shake well.
- On training days, consume 1 scoop during exercise and 1 scoop after exercise.
- On non-training days, consume 2 scoops throughout the day.
- For best results, use two scoops per day.
