7g BCAA per serving
Applied Nutrition BCAA Amino Hydrate is a BCAA and electrolyte recovery powder combining branched-chain amino acids with a full hydration complex in one serving. Each 14g serving delivers 7g of BCAAs 2:1:1 - L-leucine 3567mg, L-isoleucine 1784mg, L-valine 1784mg - plus 3g of glutamine, 1240mg electrolyte blend and 1g L-citrulline at 45kcal. The 450g tub provides 32 servings.
L-leucine at 3567mg surpasses the commonly cited 3g threshold for mTORC1 activation. L-glutamine at 3g supports gut barrier integrity and nitrogen retention. The electrolyte blend at 1240mg delivers sodium 232mg, potassium 216.5mg, calcium 75.6mg and chloride 116.6mg to restore fluid balance lost through sweat. L-citrulline at 1g supports blood flow. Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism.
What separates BCAA Amino Hydrate from standalone BCAA products is the built-in hydration complex. Most BCAA powders deliver amino acids only, requiring a separate electrolyte product for sessions over 60 minutes. BCAA Amino Hydrate combines both in one tub without increasing cost per session for high-frequency trainers.
BCAA Amino Hydrate suits athletes in high-sweat environments - team sports, martial arts, endurance running - where amino acid and electrolyte replacement both matter. It is not a complete EAA product; it covers only three of nine essential amino acids. Contains no common allergens.
Full EAA alternative: Applied Nutrition Amino Fuel EAA 390g delivers all nine EAAs at 9g total plus 2.5g glutamine in a 13g, 2kcal serving.
