BCAA - Branched Chain Amino Acids
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) — leucine, valine and isoleucine — are essential amino acids that support muscle retention and recovery through their active role in muscle protein synthesis and other metabolic processes.*
Leucine is often considered the most instrumental of the three for building muscle, as leucine "turns on" muscle protein synthesis by activating a complex called mTOR, an enzyme that controls cell growth and metabolism in response to nutrients and other factors. However, due to their essential and synergistic nature, research suggests that valine and isoleucine are equally important. The three amino acids work together, supporting muscular energy production, body fat loss, and muscle building and recovery.*
Electrolytes + Coconut Water
Electrolytes are minerals essential to normal body function. Key in athletic performance and recovery, electrolytes facilitate water absorption into the bloodstream. Electrolytes also balance blood pH and conduct neurological impulses and muscular contractions. Sodium and potassium are the primary performance electrolytes as they are typically lost in sweat during exercise, but magnesium and calcium, minerals naturally present in Coconut Water, are also critically important and may help improve hydration.*
Montmorency Tart Cherry Fruit Powder (as VitaCherry® Sport)
Montmorency cherries have demonstrated unique benefits to athletes by helping to protect against exercise-induced muscle soreness and strength loss, while assisting in muscle recovery.*
With a higher concentration of anthocyanins compared to other cherry powders, VitaCherry® Sport, delivers the full complement of phytonutrients from whole U.S. grown Montmorency tart cherries. These natural compounds have been shown to work synergistically to boost antioxidant power and promote healthy inflammatory responses in connection with exercise.*
