Eclipse
2000 BCAA is pure free
form Branched Chain Amino Acids. One of the best Anti-catabolic and anabolic
supplements available to bodybuilders.
There
are many different forms of amino acids. Amino acids can be in L- or D-
configuration, free form, and polypeptide bonded. Firstly, you should always
look for the L- form. This is due to the fact that the L- configuration is found
in nature and allows for better absorption. Secondly, peptide bonded amino acids
are the best form of wide spectrum amino acid such as Eclipse 2020 mega amino.
The research suggests that peptide bonded amino acids derived from lactalbumin
and egg albumin yield increased nitrogen retention, have the highest biological
value, and are absorbed very quickly. Free form amino acids also have there
place in bodybuilding. Free form means that a protein has been broken down into
a single amino acid. So when you are looking for a single amino acid or a
combination of single amino acids, such as branched chain amino acids (BCAA),
then you need to look for the L-configuration in free form. Eclipse Deluxe BCAA
combination contains 400 mg L-valine, 400 mg L-Leucine, and 200 mg L-Isoleucine
per capsule in 100% free form pharmaceutical grade.
There are many different applications for amino acid supplementation. For
instance, someone who can not consistently ingest several different high quality
protein sources, should be utilizing some type of amino acid supplement.
Currently, the scientific research tends to be centering on two distinct areas.
One area being muscle preservation during caloric restriction by competitive
bodybuilders or any athlete that requires making a weight class. The other area
being the central fatigue inhibition of endurance and ultra endurance athletes.
Studies have shown that supplementing with BCAA during hypocaloric intake can
inhibit muscle wasting and promote fat burning.1,2
Research with endurance
athletes suggest that when they engage in extremely long duration exercise, the
body will utilize some muscle protein as energy when glycogen reserves are low.
This muscle protein is mainly comprised of BCAA’s. So by supplementing with
BCAA you can provide the body with extra substrate for energy. This can result
in sparing your bodily protein stores and enhance endurance, hence the name
central fatigue inhibition.3,4
REFERENCES
1. D.A.Maclean et al. Stimulation of muscle ammonia production during exercise
following BCAA supplementation in humans. J.Physiol.(lond.)493:909-922,1996.
2. A.Mourier et al. Combined effect of caloric restriction and branched chain
amino acid supplementation on body composition and exercise performance in elite
wrestlers.Int J.Sport Med.18:47-55,1997.
3. E.Blomstrand et al. Administration of branched chain amino acids during
prolonged exercise effects on performance and on plasma concentration of serum
amino acids.Eur.J.Appl.Physiol.63:83-88,1991.
4. Kreider et al. Effects of amino acid supplementation on ultra endurance
triathalon performance. In Proceedings of First World Congress on Sport
Nutrition. Barcelona, Spain: Enero, pp. 490-536.,1992.
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BCAA
Nutritional Facts Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings Per Container:
90 capsule container has 90 servings
|
| Ingredient |
Per 1
capsule
|
% Daily
Value
|
| L-Valine |
400
mg |
* |
| L-Leucine |
400
mg |
* |
| L-Isoleucine |
200
mg |
* |
|
*Daily value not established.
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Other
BCAA Ingredients: Magnesium Stearate
Recommended
Dosage: As a dietary supplement, take 3 capsules before and after
training.