14.10.2012

This product does work, but it's very slow. You have to stack these pills up. Take two with every meal, so thats 3 meals a day or two at most, so 4-6 pills on meals.Then when you are getting ready to workout, I take 2 more pills 30 minutes before I workout and drink an Amino drink mix, (not a protein shake) while I workout. After the workout, I make a protein shake and take 2 more pills. So I'm taking in about 6-10 pills a day on average, when I do workout. I noticed a difference in my body. I was already built somewhat and have been athletic all my life. I'm now 21 and am doing P90x with this supplement and more. I've had these for a while now, I stopped taking them cause I had to get surgery,

17.3.2013

I typically do not write about things I ingest, especially supplements, but this one was worth sharing my thoughts. I have been exercising consistently over the past five years and have always been hampered by sore muscles and not recovering well enough to maintain a workout plan 5 to 6 days per week in spite of eating right, staying hydrated, taking whey and casein protein powders, and using recovery drinks. After researching the use of this supplement, and deciding to give it a chance the past three weeks I am happy to say that it has helped my exercise performance when I take a pre-exercise dose, helped my recovery when I take a post-exercise dose, and helping muscle development when I take a dose during the day.

12.10.2013

I've never taken BCAAs before so I didn't know what to expect. I decided on these pills since the powders were more expensive and there were so many bad reviews on how they taste. Then I realized for the amount of BCAA i needed during my workouts that I would need to pop the capsules open and mix it in water. I'm not a big fan of swallowing loads of pills.Well practice makes perfect...A few tips...if you drink any protein or flavored powder lying around drop a tiny (1/2 tsp or less) of it in the water with the bcaa powder. The first time I drank my mix without the protein powder i almost puked from the smell and taste. Another tip is to let the powder/water mix sit for a little while 15-20 minutes before you drink it,

17.6.2015

We supplement with LOTS of good stuff, but to keep muscle and recover from muscle building workouts you really need BCAAs in your stack! I know a lot of multis and shakes come equipped with BCAAs and you can get them from food, but to get the full benefit and skip the calories, these are a great solution. These are also at a great value for the size of the bottle and price compared to the shoppes in town.Personally, I have a lot of muscle for a woman, at 89% lean body mass, I need to keep my stuff revved up without extra bulk, additives, and calories-so I definitely recommend this. I have enough pills in my daily stack, so I like the higher mg in this dosage because it means less pills in the morning.

17.11.2016

NOTE: Those of you who use casein instead of whey, consider this product heavily (read the very bottom of my review).I get adequate protein intake from other sources, but I was specifically looking for a supplement with the most essential amino acids for that boost. I am usually satisfied with ON products, and this is one I recommend. The pills are about the size of fish oil pills, but they are not as hard. It is simply some kind of flexible (maybe cellulose?) clear capsule with what looks like the same white powder that you would mix into a drink.I have not tried the powdered form, so I don't know how that tastes or mixes.I bought this specifically because, according to the latest bro science,

21.4.2015

It isn't the cheapest BCAA's you'll find but, if you are serious about working out and making "gains", I think this product is great. I got more serious into working out in late February/early March 2015 (after 3 years of training) and began using ON's creatine mono and this product. I noticed immediately that I was able to lift more with less soreness the next day. Those are primary hitting points for any BCAA - Less muscle fatigue and speedy recovery. It is not an exact science though as far as what I am experiencing. There are many variables to consider such as eating right, other supplements, and intensity/duration/repetition of workouts. While I believe this product works,

20.11.2015

I am not a body builder by no means...in fact I am a 56 year old female just trying to stay in shape and find it hard at times to get the motivation to workout for any length of time. I bought this bottle of BCAA a very long time ago but from time to time I will pull it out and take two before a run. Tonight I come in from work and needed to force myself to get on my interval training machine. (maxx Trainer) For anyone who knows what interval training is..you know it is not an easy task when you only do it once in a blue moon...lol.I took two of these to hopefully get through it easier. I was very impressed... It worked better than I thought it would. I got through the workout without any problems.

26.2.2015

I've purchased this product several times from various sports/fitness nutrition shops and love this product. I personal feel that it completes my nutrition, vitamin, and supplement regimen. I personal feel that this product optimizes my goals/gain; specifically recovery.Unfortunately this product was improperly sealed. The four stars review is for Optimum Nutrition because, although there was a plastic seal around the lid, the cardboard/paper seal was torn; (95% of the cardboard/paper was completely removed). Ultimately, the jar seemed adequately filled and the pills seemed un-tampered. So I've decided on keeping the product simply because I don't want to deal with the hassle of a return.In conclusion,

20.6.2017

I bought this because Amino Acids are the building blocks of life. I also lift free weights and need the extra amino acids for protein building. Just a old guy trying to keep in shape. I have noticed that since I got these and a few others that I have put on some more muscle and gotten rid of some fat. Have a little more energy and feel less muscle tired after working out. Now all I have to do is keep working out because I like the results I'm getting. I did start noticing more results after I started taking various Amino Acids. So I can say that they are part of the gain and not just me keeping at it. Kind of takes both. My will power and a few supplements to help show the results.

20.11.2012

Took a break from bcaa's (other than what's already in the O.N. whey) for a while for no particular reason and just started again. My training regimen is the hardest and most consistent it's ever been right now, basically following many of Arnold's principles, which kicks your ass. I've seen recommended doses much higher, but I personally take 5g (10 of these pills) just prior to working out. About half way thru I take another 3g. My muscles experience less fatigue, zero cramping, and just overall I have better strength which gets you the better pump. All star product, a must buy for any serious athlete of any kind.

14.6.2013

BCAAs help me stay lean, get stronger, and bulkier, recover faster, and increase my work capacity at GYM. By far an essential supplement on anyone serious about fitness nutrition, and always on the go. High intensity training support. All the aminos on this product can't be produced in our body thus we most ingest them via our great food supply which lacks the proper nutrition (processed foods are poison) or high protein sources like Meats and Whey.BCAA's help you with protein synthesis and improve body composition.There are also claims to improve natural testosterone production and cortisol ratio.BCAAs Can Decrease Muscle Soreness, Particularly DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)

23.5.2014

I've been taking these with the Belly Buster pills and replacing 2 meals a day with Special K protein drinks that I blend with ice as a smoothie. I am not working out, but have dropped 2 sizes and my energy is amazing and my stomach has decreased at amazing proportions. Years of trying every fad and pill and diet has never even come close to the results I've experienced with these 3 products. Oh I have also added BCAA amino acids both in powder and pills and my muscle definition is showing quickly. Nutrisystem can't even touch the combination - I never lost a single pound without even cheating once in 3 months. Just don't snack and make your third mail around 500 calories ...

3.2.2017

Great price for the quantity. The only bad thing I have noted is that the capsules dissolve very quickly and if/when they get stuck in my throat, which happens more than I care for, I will cough the powder out within a minute or 2 of taking them. I have taken supplements and other meds for years and have never coughed up powder from a capsule before. I take them at bedtime so I don't usually eat anything to help them go down so it's my own fault. Other than that, I have nothing else negative to say about it. I don't "feel" better, stronger or different when taking them, but I do workout regularly and getting a good source of Amino's, especially BCAA's, is important.

27.5.2020

(Female)I normally don’t write reviews but I felt like I should with this product. The tablets don’t have any flavour at all so you don’t need to worry about that. And I think for the price, you do get quite a lot. Personally, I find the pills very easy to swallow but that may just be because I’m used to taking larger sized tablets anyway. For people that aren’t used to taking bigger tablets, I can see how it may be a bit intimidating. Even so, they go down quickly and easily.I also found that with taking one tablet before exercise (then one after) I was able to do my exercises for longer. I even managed to do my first ever press up.Highly recommended!

2.6.2013

This is cheaper than buying BCAAs as straight up powder, as in not in capsules. I think capsules are more convenient anyway.I use these fasted and prior to a workout. This is to prevent muscle loss. I put 10 of these capsules in my pocket as I run off to the gym, and take them when I get there at the water fountain. They are priced well and good for traveling and easy to take. Take 10 of these capsules, which is a recommended amount for taking fasted prior to a 1 hour heavy lifting session, according to Martin Berkham of Leangains. It's not THAT much of a hassle. it's easy. They go down easy and it takes maybe 30 seconds.

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