What is Vitacost BCAAs with L-Glutamine and Vitamin C?

Vitacost BCAAs with L-Glutamine is a high-quality branched chain amino acid supplement with added L-glutamine and vitamin C.

Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs)—named for their non-linear/branch-like chemical structure—include leucine, isoleucine and valine. They’re essential nutrients, meaning they must be obtained through diet or supplementation.

L-glutamine is a conditionally essential amino acid, meaning its intake is not normally required in the diet. L-glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in blood plasma and a major transporter of nitrogen. It’s also an important precursor for protein synthesis.

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that supports development and repair of the body’s tissues and functions as an antioxidant.*

How does Vitacost BCAAs with L-Glutamine and Vitamin C support health?

• BCAAs help promote muscle recovery from sports activities.* 
• BCAAs maintain optimal performance during exercise.*
• BCAAs support muscle tissue from breakdown and maintain lean muscle mass.*
• When used in conjunction with high-intensity resistance training, BCAAs exert an anti-catabolic hormonal effect, supporting healthy testosterone and cortisol levels.*
• BCAAs support the liver under times of stressful function.*
• L-glutamine assists in the process of exercise recovery and helps maintain nitrogen/ammonia balance for better muscle metabolism.*
• L-glutamine helps maintain normal function of the entire gastrointestinal tract.*
• Under psychological stress, L-glutamine may have to be supplied by diet to maintain normal gut, liver, immune and muscle function.
• Vitamin C supports the development and repair of the body’s tissues.*
• Because vitamin C is an antioxidant, it can reduce damage that free radicals, chemicals and pollutants cause to the body’s cells.*

Why choose Vitacost BCAAs with L-Glutamine and Vitamin C?

• Easy-to-use powder; mix with water or juice
• Contains optimal levels of three essential branched chain amino acids
• Supplies 2,500 mg of L-glutamine per serving
• Supplies 30 mg of vitamin C per serving
• High quality, great value!

About Vitacost
All Vitacost products are laboratory tested to meet FDA standards for identity, purity and composition. All products are tested for heavy metals, microbiology and contaminants. Vitacost products are produced in a NSF Certified facility. Freshness is guaranteed.

* 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.