The Solgar BCAA Plus is a dietary supplement in phyto capsules, with 270mg L-leucine, 180mg L-isoleucine, 150mg L-valine and 10mg vitamin B6 per phyto capsule. The package contains 50 phyto capsules and the recommended dose is two phyto capsules per day.
It is aimed at adults with increased physical activity, those who follow a plant-based diet and want targeted intake of these three amino acids, as well as those who prefer capsules over flavored powder.
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Out of the twenty used by the human body, nine are essential, meaning they cannot be synthesized internally and must be obtained from the diet. Three of these, leucine, isoleucine and valine, share a common structural feature: their carbon chain is not linear but branched. Hence the name BCAA, from Branched Chain Amino Acids.
The ratio in this specific formula is 270 to 180 to 150 milligrams, i.e. approximately 1.8 to 1.2 to 1 based on valine. Leucine has the largest share, which follows the logic of most BCAA formulations on the market. The formula also adds vitamin B6 in a dose of 10mg, i.e. 714.5% of the reference daily intake per capsule. B6 is the vitamin directly associated with protein metabolism and is the component of the composition with approved health claims. The amino acids alone do not have an approved claim.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, the formulation is positioned as follows:
The above formulations are attributed to the producer. Branched chain amino acids do not have an approved health claim from the EFSA and remain the subject of research. Where there is an approved claim in the formula, it belongs to vitamin B6.
It suits adults who exercise regularly and want targeted intake of BCAA in capsule form, without flavor, without sweeteners and without the need to stir. It suits those who follow a plant-based diet and want to boost their intake of specific essential amino acids. It suits those who travel and need an easily portable form, and those who want significant intake of vitamin B6 at the same time.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. It also does not replace adequate protein intake from the diet.
Main ingredients per phyto capsule: L-leucine 270mg, L-isoleucine 180mg, L-valine 150mg, vitamin B6 10mg (714.5% RDI).
Other ingredients: phyto capsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), vegetable stearate magnesium, vegetable stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose.
Free from: sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy and preservatives.
Form: phyto capsules
Recommended dosage: two phyto capsules per day, with juice or water, between meals.
With two phyto capsules per day, the 50 phyto capsule package is sufficient for 25 days. The daily dose provides 540mg L-leucine, 360mg L-isoleucine, 300mg L-valine and 20mg vitamin B6. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication or if you have any health issues, especially those of the kidneys or liver, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. The high vitamin B6 content requires caution for those already taking other formulations with B vitamins. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
Two phyto capsules per day, with juice or water, between meals. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Per capsule there are 270mg leucine, 180mg isoleucine and 150mg valine, i.e. approximately 1.8 to 1.2 to 1.
With two capsules per day it lasts for 25 days.
B6 contributes to the normal metabolism of proteins and glycogen and is the component of the formula with approved health claims.*
The producer recommends taking it between meals, with juice or water.
No. It offers targeted three amino acids in specific quantities, not a complete protein in grams.
No. The amino acids do not have an approved health claim from the EFSA. The approved claims of the formula concern vitamin B6.
Here the three branched amino acids are combined in a defined ratio, together with vitamin B6, instead of a single amino acid.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 and concerning vitamin B6. The amino acids do not have an approved health claim from the EFSA. The references to their benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
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Main ingredients per phyto capsule: L-leucine 270mg, L-isoleucine 180mg, L-valine 150mg, vitamin B6 10mg (714.5% RDI).
Other ingredients: phyto capsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), vegetable stearate magnesium, vegetable stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose.
Free from: sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy and preservatives.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: two phytocapsules daily, with juice or water, between meals.
With two phytocapsules per day, the pack of 50 phytocapsules is sufficient for 25 days. The daily dose provides 540mg L-leucine, 360mg L-isoleucine, 300mg L-valine and 20mg vitamin B6. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication or if you have any health issues, especially of the kidneys or liver, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. The high content of vitamin B6 requires caution in those already taking other formulations with B vitamins. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
