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Bucked Up - Essentials BCAA 2:1:1

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Caffeine0 mg per serving
Servings100 per container
Serving size2 Capsules
FormCapsule
FormulaRecovery ยท Performance
Made inUSA
Key actives
  • BCAA 2:1:1
  • Leucine
  • Kickstart Muscle Recovery: 1,000mg of BCAAs per serving in the classic 2:1:1 ratio may support post-workout recovery and help reduce muscle soreness, so you feel ready to train again sooner.*
  • Build and Repair Muscle: L-Leucine helps support muscle protein synthesis and trigger the repair process after training.*
  • Steadier Training Energy: L-Isoleucine supports energy production during exercise and glucose uptake by muscle tissue, so you feel steadier through tougher sessions.*
  • Protect Lean Muscle: L-Valine supports muscle protein preservation and helps manage muscle breakdown during intense or longer workouts.*
  • Grab-and-Go: Capsules with no powders, mixing, flavors, or sweeteners, so it fits any routine at home, at work, or at the gym.
  • Months of Supply: 200 capsules and 100 servings per bottle. Gluten free, Non-GMO, and third party tested.
Description

Bucked Up Essentials BCAA 2:1:1 delivers 1,000mg of branched-chain amino acids per 2-capsule serving: L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine in the classic 2:1:1 ratio. These three essential amino acids, which your body cannot produce on its own, make up roughly 35% of the essential amino acids in muscle tissue and play a direct role in muscle protein synthesis, energy production during exercise, and recovery.* The 2:1:1 ratio prioritizes Leucine, the primary trigger for muscle protein synthesis, while keeping the balance all three need to work together.* Itโ€™s an easy way to top up your aminos when training fasted, following a lower-protein diet, or on the go.*

Key features of Bucked Up - Essentials BCAA 2:1:1 include:

โ€ข 1,000mg of BCAAs per serving in a 2:1:1 ratio, with twice as much L-Leucine as L-Isoleucine and L-Valine.
โ€ข L-Leucine activates the mTOR signaling pathway, the key process your body uses to begin repairing and building muscle after exercise.*
โ€ข L-Isoleucine supports energy production and glucose uptake by muscle tissue, while L-Valine supports muscle protein preservation.*
โ€ข Can be taken before, during, or after training, including pre-workout when training fasted.*
โ€ข 200 capsules, 100 servings per bottle. Stimulant-free, gluten free, Non-GMO, third party tested, and made in a GMP compliant, FDA registered facility.

2:1:1 RATIO | 1,000MG PER SERVING | 100 SERVINGS | CAPSULE FORMAT | GLUTEN FREE | NON-GMO | THIRD PARTY TESTED

*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.

Ingredients

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Servings Per Container: 100

Serving Size: 2 Capsules

Key Actives:

  • BCAA 2:1:1 (L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine) โ€“ 1,000mg

Other Ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin Capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose

Other Ingredient Information:

  • Gelatin capsules, which are animal-derived, so this product is not suitable for vegans.
  • Unflavored and unsweetened. Stimulant-free, gluten free, Non-GMO, and third party tested. Manufactured in the USA in a GMP compliant, FDA registered facility.

Health Warnings:

  • Not for use by anyone under 18. Use only as directed.
  • Consult your physician prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medications, or being treated for any medical condition.
  • Discontinue use if you experience any adverse reaction. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.
Ingredient Facts

BCAA 2:1:1 โ€” 1,000 mg: A combination of three essential branched-chain amino acids, leucine, isoleucine, and valine, that support muscle protein synthesis, muscle recovery, and muscle maintenance. The 2:1:1 ratio provides approximately 500 mg of leucine, 250 mg of isoleucine, and 250 mg of valine per serving.*

Other Ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin Capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose.

*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.

How to Take

Dosing: Take 2 capsules daily with 8โ€“12 oz of water, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Timing: Take before, during, or after training to support amino acid availability around your workout.* Many people take BCAAs pre-workout when training fasted, intra-workout during long sessions, or post-workout to support recovery.*

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place with the lid tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert Take
Reviewed by Garett Reid, MSc, CSCS, CISSN
Strength coach & sports nutrition specialist · · About the author

Bucked Up Essentials BCAA 2:1:1 provides three essential branched-chain amino acids involved in muscle protein synthesis, recovery, and muscle maintenance.

Each two-capsule serving delivers 1,000 mg of BCAAs in a 2:1:1 ratio, providing approximately 500 mg of leucine and 250 mg each of isoleucine and valine. However, this is considerably less than the amounts typically investigated in exercise recovery studies.

I like the straightforward formula, transparent dosing, and convenient capsule format. However, the relatively low BCAA content limits its practical value, especially since leucine alone cannot maximize muscle protein synthesis without sufficient amounts of the other essential amino acids. For most people consuming adequate dietary protein, a complete protein supplement would be a more effective choice.

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Supplement Facts

What's in Bucked Up - Essentials BCAA 2:1:1

  • Servings100
  • Serving size2 Capsules
  • Per serving$0.15

Best for

  • Recovery

Key ingredients

  • BCAA 2:1:1
  • Leucine

Diet & quality

  • Gluten-Free
  • Non-GMO
  • USA-Made
  • Third-Party Tested
  • GMP Certified

*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.

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Supplement Facts

Serving Size 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container 100

Amount Per ServingAmount%DV
BCAA 2:1:1(L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine)1,000 mgโ€ 

โ€ Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin Capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose.

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