Branch-Chain Amino 120c

Branch-Chain Amino 120c by Now Foods – Muscle Maintenance BCAA Capsules

Branch-Chain Amino capsules by Now Foods provide leucine, isoleucine and valine in a 120-vegetable-capsule bottle labeled NOW Sports. These branched-chain amino acids, also called BCAAs, come together in an approximate 2:1:1 ratio, with 2.6 g (2,600 mg) per four-capsule serving.

This focused formula supplies three specific protein building blocks rather than a complete protein powder. It suits adults comparing amino acid options alongside their usual meals and exercise routine. The capsule format requires no mixing, while the label clearly distinguishes one four-capsule serving from its twice-daily suggested use.

Key Branch-Chain Amino 120c Benefits

• Supplies three essential protein building blocks that the body cannot manufacture, complementing dietary amino acid intake.
• Supports normal muscle protein renewal by providing leucine, isoleucine and valine for the body's ongoing maintenance processes.
• Provides leucine, an amino acid involved in signaling for muscle protein synthesis, together with two other essential amino acids used in muscle tissue.

How Branch-Chain Amino 120c Works

Muscle tissue continually breaks down and rebuilds proteins. Muscle protein synthesis is the rebuilding side of that cycle: cells join amino acids together to make new proteins. BCAAs contribute building materials, and leucine also participates in the signals that help regulate this process.

These three nutrients belong to the nine essential amino acids that must come from the diet. Providing BCAAs does not supply the other six. Complete dietary protein therefore remains important; these capsules are a targeted addition, not a substitute for protein-rich meals or a balanced approach to muscle maintenance.

Key Functional Ingredients Include:

• L-Leucine: Helps regulate the cellular signals involved in making muscle proteins and also becomes part of those proteins. Its role connects this formula to normal muscle renewal, while adequate intake of the other essential amino acids remains necessary to provide the complete set of building materials.
• L-Isoleucine: Supplies an essential amino acid that cells incorporate into proteins, including those in skeletal muscle. Alongside leucine and valine, it contributes to the amino acid pool used for normal protein turnover. It is not interchangeable with a complete source of dietary protein.
• L-Valine: Contributes another indispensable building block for body proteins. Because the body cannot make valine, food or supplemental sources must provide it. Its inclusion rounds out the three BCAAs in this formula without turning the blend into a full essential-amino-acid supplement.

Branch-Chain Amino 120c Is Formulated For

• Adults seeking a focused leucine, isoleucine and valine capsule blend.
• Active adults who want to assess BCAA intake alongside their existing dietary protein.
• Adults who prefer vegetable capsules to mixing an amino acid powder.

Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner before starting a new supplement. Ready to find the right fit? Access Now to schedule a consultation with our licensed wellness professionals at Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Now Foods collection.

Recommendation: Take 4 capsules twice daily before meals or exercise.

Serving Size: 4 Veg Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30

Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Sunflower Lecithin.

Does Not Contain: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place after opening.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.