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BCAA (Branch Chain Amino Acids) Powder

by Optimum Nutrition

Submitted by ASFx

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 tsp (5g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories20
Calories from Fat0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0 g 0 %
   Saturated Fat 0 g 0 %
   Trans Fat0 g
   Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
   Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 %
Potassium 0 mg 0 %
Total Carbohydrate < 1 g 0 %
   Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 %
   Sugars0 g
   Other Carbs0 g
Protein 5.0 g 10 %
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 0 %
Iron 0 %
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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hsvendblad

Reply to your Rebuttal

I would point out that most vegetable sources of protein are also not complete, as they are missing many of the 9 amino acids that make up a complete protein. However, those proteins still count, and the amount of protein and the calories are listed accordingly with things like grains and legumes. With regards to BCAAs most bodybuilders count BCAAs when trying to meet a certain protein intake given the significant benefits of these three amino acids. This information is easily verified online. However, some also chose not to track them in their macronutrient totals... I am not trying to convince you to count them, but if you are going to track/count them you should do so accurately or not at all. 5 grams of "incomplete proteins" are still 5 grams of protein. Just like 5 grams of vegetable protein are 5 grams of protein...

Created about 1 year ago by hsvendblad

jrolader

Rebuttal

OK, I'll leave it alone, but I will make this point: It is true that all proteins contain BCAA's, but BCAA's by themselves are not complete proteins. A complete protein is defined as containing all 9 essential amino acids. BCAA's only deal with 3, so I believe it should not be counted gram-for-gram as protein in the macronutrients. Just my 2¢…

Created about 1 year ago by jrolader

hsvendblad

Answer

BCAAs are proteins. The reason it is labeled as zeros has to do with the FDA and not the fact that 5 grams of BCAAs = 5 grams of protein. Most bodybuilders count BCAAs in their macronutrient totals. Do a search on Layne Norton and BCAA to learn more... Please keep this at 20 calories/5 grams of protein.

Created about 1 year ago by hsvendblad

jrolader

Question

This supplement doesn't show any calories or grams of protein on its packagaing, so I would suggest changing it to all zeros. I can't help but think there was some reason the creator did it this way though. Any thoughts?

Created over 3 years ago by jrolader