{"product_id":"bcaa-powder-8-1-1-300-grammi-yamamoto","title":"Bcaa POWDER 8:1:1 300 grams YAMAMOTO","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe BCAA Powder 8:1:1 by Yamamoto® Nutrition is a supplement made up of 100%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebranched-chain amino acids obtained through plant fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e . These amino acids, also known as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBCAA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Branched Chain Amino Acid), are three of the essential amino acids that our body is unable to synthesize sufficiently to meet its needs, and therefore must be taken in through food. BCAAs are therefore part of the EAA (Essential Amino Acid), which are used by our body for the production of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eproteins\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The formula is enriched with vitamin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB1\u003c\/strong\u003e , which supports energy metabolism, and vitamin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB6\u003c\/strong\u003e , which contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to the maintenance of normal protein and glycogen metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBCAA Powder 8:1:1 is characterized by the presence of a ratio of l-leucine, l-isoleucine and l-valine of 8:1:1, therefore with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egreater presence of leucine\u003c\/strong\u003e : this amino acid is in fact\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eessential for protein synthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e . Below are the main characteristics of these 3 amino acids:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLeucine\u003c\/strong\u003e : Found naturally in milk, corn, chicken, and eggs. It plays an important role in muscle growth and is an alternative energy source during intense physical activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIsoleucine\u003c\/strong\u003e : Found primarily in corn, potatoes, chicken, eggs, peanuts, bresaola, and lamb. It is closely linked to glucose requirements (in fact, it is considered a glucogenic and ketogenic amino acid), prevents the catabolism of structural proteins, and promotes recovery after prolonged exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValine\u003c\/strong\u003e : Egg white powder, soy protein, spirulina algae, dairy products, and other dairy products are rich in it. It plays an important role, especially in tissue reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e BCAAs are among the most popular dietary supplements among athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts in general. These amino acids are essential for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuscle protein synthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuscle tissue repair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edamaged during exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e BCAAs make up approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% of essential amino acids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epresent in muscle proteins and are particularly important for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emaintenance and growth of lean muscle mass\u003c\/strong\u003e . Additionally, BCAA supplements can help\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereduce muscle fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand improve performance during exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOne of the main benefits of taking BCAA supplements is their ability to increase muscle protein synthesis, particularly through leucine, which appears to be the most important amino acid for stimulating muscle protein synthesis by activating a metabolic pathway called mTOR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Furthermore, BCAAs have a unique metabolism: they aren't metabolized in the liver, but pass directly into muscle tissue where they are metabolized by the enzyme BCAA aminotransferase. All three branched-chain amino acids can stimulate insulin production, but they aren't glucagonogenic, making them particularly attractive for the supplement market due to the benefits of insulin spikes after exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a branched chain amino acid supplement for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBranched chain amino acids have 3 main functions: they are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eused for protein synthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere, together with the other 17 alpha amino acids, they are the building blocks of proteins,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eused for energy purposes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnd\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethey act as signal molecules\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-label-container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-label\"\u003e Nutritional Information \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"iaftable\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePer 1 1\/2 scoops (5.5 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e BCAA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 5 g \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e L-Leucine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 4000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e L-Valine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e L-Isoleucine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Vitamin B1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 1.3 mg (118%*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Vitamin B6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 2 mg (143%*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e * AR = Reference Intakes \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__ingredients\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-label-container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-label\"\u003e ingredients\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e BCAA blend [L-Leucine, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine], vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl), vitamin B1 (thiamine HCl). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__warnings\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-label-container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-label\"\u003e warnings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-content\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDo not exceed the recommended daily dose. Supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. Keep out of reach of children under three years of age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__usage_directions\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-label-container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-label\"\u003e How to use and take\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Add 1.5 scoops (5 g) to 150 ml of water or other beverage and take once a day before or immediately after training or competition. On non-training days, the product can be taken at any time of day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__our_advice\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-label-container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-label\"\u003e Our advice \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-content markdown-product-details\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We recommend taking the product pre- or post-workout, depending on individual goals. Pre-workout:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eenergy function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand protection from skeletal muscle degradation; in the intra and post they will counteract the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuscle catabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e , supporting growth but preserving the tissues subjected to stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould they be taken before or after training?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Taking BCAAs is a good strategy for both pre- and post-workout: they are extremely effective in both situations. They counteract muscle catabolism following intense physical activity and simultaneously replenish muscle with plastic material. Therefore, our advice remains to split the intake between pre- and post-workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eI take branched-chain amino acids: is it correct to also add protein intake?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eMost high-biological-value proteins contain a full spectrum of essential amino acids, including all branched-chain amino acids. In situations such as low-calorie or high-protein diets, increased needs, or even sarcopenia, BCAA supplementation can be beneficial. Whether or not you consume protein and amino acids together is important.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eit depends on the quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(biological value)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eof protein and total daily protein intake.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you take BCAAs but don't meet your protein requirement, you can also take protein at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eI've heard of other BCAA supplements with different ratios, why should I choose Yamamoto Nutrition's 8:1:1 BCAA Powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe 8:1:1 ratio of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) in BCAA 8:1:1—leucine, isoleucine, and valine—has been specifically formulated to maximize protein synthesis and muscle repair after exercise. While some other BCAA supplements may have different ratios of these amino acids, the 8:1:1 ratio has been shown to be the most effective for reducing muscle breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSo which one to choose between 2:1:1, 4:1:1 or 8:1:1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The answer to this question isn't exactly straightforward. Many variables must be taken into account, including, in many cases, the reason for using the supplement. Below, we'll try to provide some tips to help you make your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBCAA 2:1:1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– They primarily serve as energy support during long, intense workouts and for muscle recovery. They are therefore suitable for pre- and post-workout use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBCAA 4:1:1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Reducing fatigue, supporting increased energy demands, and aiding recovery: these are the main benefits of taking this type of BCAA. So, it's suitable for both intra- and post-workout use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBCAA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8:1:1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Do we need to fully recover after training? The high amount of leucine supports this process while still meeting the energy demands that arise after training. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-label-container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-label\"\u003e Why choose it \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-additional-into-content markdown-product-details\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Why choose our supplement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 100% branched chain amino acids (BCAA);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 100% from vegetable fermentation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Supports protein synthesis and muscle mass development;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e L-leucine, l-isoleucine, l-valine ratio of 8:1:1;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Added vitamins B1 and B6;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Counteracts muscle catabolism and supports performance;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Ingredients of the highest quality and safety;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 100% Italian production. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yamamoto","offers":[{"title":"Neutro","offer_id":55115821973829,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Arancia e Limone","offer_id":55115822006597,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Anguria","offer_id":55115822039365,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/2870\/1087\/files\/BcaaPOWDER811300grammiYAMAMOTO.webp?v=1752078169","url":"https:\/\/www.fightclubstore.us\/products\/bcaa-powder-8-1-1-300-grams-yamamoto","provider":"Fight Club Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}