• Eight grams of BCAAs per serving
• Five grams of L-glutamine per serving
• Only five calories per serving

Pro BCAA from the Optimum Nutrition group is a premium protein supplement that includes the power of glutamine and a "phytoblend" rich in crucial antioxidants. This product was designed to improve muscle strength and increase gains.

Optimum Nutrition have forged their place as an industry leader and this is why a "who's who" of world class athletes are using their products, such as IFBB pro Steve Cook.

Cook has been one of the most recognisable faces in the sports and fitness industry over the last few years. His supplement intake increases as he begins to cut calories leading into a contest. This is because he looks to maximise gym time and ensure he leaves nothing to chance.

This product is both anabolic (muscle builder) and anti-catabolic (protects against muscle breakdown). It has an optimal BCAA ratio of 2:1:1 and includes five grams of L-glutamine, crucial for recovery after intense training sessions. It can be consumed pre or post exercise.

The BCAA blend (2:1:1) (L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine) is the branched structure of amino acids present, enabling easy digestion and utilisation by the muscles. These are an important fuel for muscle development.

L-leucine at high doses stimulate muscle protein synthesis and assists in lean muscle development. It's particularly useful in combating muscle protein degredation. Leucine also plays a role in the blood, which is to signal that amino acids are available, which ultimately helps muscle production.

L-isoleucine: Although it constitutes about eight percent of the total aminoacids, it is the fourth most concentrated aminoacid in the muscles. They promote skeletal muscle synthesis by initiating glucose uptake and utilisation. Due to this property it is also called anti-catabolic agent that prevents protein breakdown. Animal studies have consistently showed that isoleucine acts as a performance enhancer especially when consumed before workout in a carbohydrate replete state. Isoleucine medicates glucose uptake and energy release to a larger degree than other aminoacids.

Valine: It is one among the branched chain aminoacids, because it can be converted into glucose in the liver, it is also called glucogenic aminoacid. The methyl carbons present in valine is used to make glucose and finally becomes glycogen in the liver and muscles.

L-Glutamine: Glutamine is an conditionally essential aminoacid as it is ''essential'' in certain circumstances where the body does not produce enough glutamine. Research clearly shows that conditions such as surgery, prolonged exercise and infectious diseases can deplete body glutamine reserves to as much as 50%. Glutamine is necessary in such conditions to avoid loss of protein. Primary function of glutamine is to enhance immune activity, improve gastrointestinal health and maintain healthy hormone levels. According to research glutamine makes up to 50% of all the aminoacids in the blood and nearly 60% of the aminoacids in the brain, liver, skeletal muscles and lung tissues. 

Phyto Blend: Phyto blend is a mixture of fantastic antioxidant rich grape seed extracts, red wine grape extracts and citrus bio-flavonoids. These are highly important antioxidants that reduce oxidative damage to the skeletal muscles due to the presence of free radicals.

Mix 2 scoops of PRO BCAA in 10 - 12 oz of cold water or your favourite beverage and consume before, during or after exercise.