- Speeds Up Muscle Repair
- Decreases Muscle Soreness
- Decreases Intra-Workout Fatigue
- Protects Lean Muscle Mass
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$ 54 . 99
Today's Price
$ 49 . 99
$ 49 . 99
$ 47 . 24
Try anything that Jeff puts out. He has me convinced he is a absolutely truthful guy.. this product is noticeable with first use.. my only complaint is WHY THER ARE NOT IN CAPSULE FORM… we all know this is best for absorption.. thank u Jeff
I can’t live without my AX supplements
I’m late 50’s and every time I get back into weights it’s pain. I tried these and I must admit my recovery was truly better. I used two per workout rather than 4, (I was nervous about taking amino supplements).
They are honking big pills so my only criticism would be to shrink them if possible.
It honestly provided me with the extra bit of energy and recovery the pre workout and post workout protein already provided. It perfectly rounds out to be a perfect stack.
I bought these with a set of supplements. The pills were huge and should have been put in a capsule size as well. You have to take EIGHT pills each day. Both my husband and I were using these, so a bottle would not last us any time at all. We both prefer using the other ATHLEAN-RX supplements.
I’ve been training my whole life. As I started approaching my 30s I started dealing with the random aches and pains associated with the aging process. I just pushed through it and soldiered on. Now that I’m in my 50’s the aches are starting to win. I started taking Jeff’s fish oil about a year ago and noticed improvement in my overall inflammation. Was less achy just waking up. Stuff like that. Bought the BCAA’s hoping it would help with workout soreness and energy loss and sure enough, it does! Look, these aren’t super pills. You’re not going to take them and all of a sudden starting adding weight to the bar. What they will do is make sure you’re micro nutrients needs are being met and if so, your body can do what it needs to in terms of recovering. It’s not a cure all, it’s just another solider on the front lines in the war of recovery. Been reading good things about the RX3 and DOMS so I might upgrade to the recovery stack. Stay tuned!
I have a very sensitive gag reflex so the size of the pills is a challenge. I can do it, and have actually gotten better at it, but they are rather large. Taste is a N/A since they’re just pills they don’t really have a taste, also no after taste that I’ve noticed. So.. onto the important question. Do they work? Surprisingly, I think they do! I’m not a research scientist so I don’t have data per se but I have done several workouts that generally leave more sore for days and when I take these… nothing. I also noticed when I’m fasting that I tend to hold onto more muscle and don’t look as depleted which is huge since I’m only 150lbs!
After taking these for 3 months, I can feel a difference. My strength seems to come back quicker after having worked out vs being super sore for the following week. I’ve been busting my butt to get in/stay in shape and felt like I was killing myself with working out and cutting calories. I’ve decided to bite the bullett and purchase supplements. My husband used to coach football and suggested I try BCAA’s. So, I bought 4 bottles of these, 3 pills a day does catch up real quick and all of the sudden you’re needing more. I can’t say taking these has helped me lose weight, but they do help the process of my muscle recovery making it easier for me to keep going which has it’s benefits.
Been taking this now for 3 weeks straight, only before workout and I already noticed a good muscle mass gain and definition. I didn’t feel the result after a week of taking it and that’s when I noticed that I get more energy then before when Im working out and specially on leg days. I highly recommend this product. So far so good and I will definitely buy another one when im done with my first order.
This BCAA ratio is spot on for optimal results. I took three tablets pre and post-workout on workout days and then in the morning on my non-workout days just to keep BCAA levels circulating in my system. Within a few days I noticed my recovery time improving with muscle soreness diminishing sooner than usual. My diet was already pretty rich in sources of BCAA’s so someone lacking in daily BCAA intake would definitely benefit. I also found the pills to be very convenient over powder and would be happy to recommend this to my clients.
The Power
Branch Chained Amino Acids (BCAAs) have been a go–to supplement for athletes and serious trainees for quite some time. Comprised of three of the nine essential amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, and valine AALPHA features that crucial 2:1:1 ratio that’s been proven to deliver results.
No longer just for bodybuilders, research shows that the three amino acids found in AALPHA are the most important in building lean muscle tissue. They’re a crucial supplement for anyone looking to build muscle while staying lean or even more importantly while trying to get lean.
The Science
BCAA supplementation can promote muscle protein synthesis and increase muscle growth over time, particularly when taken consistently during intense training cycles. It can also be used to prevent fatigue during longer duration activities allowing you to maintain the intensity required to yield results.
Supplementing with AALPHA can prevent a serum decline in BCAAs, which occurs during exercise. A decreased concentration in the blood would normally cause a tryptophan influx into the brain, followed by serotonin production resulting in fatigue. This is where BCAA’s come in, out competing the serotonin uptake into the brain resulting in prolonged endurance.
BCAAs are important to ingest on a daily basis, and while some may argue that diet alone can provide sufficient BCAA, serious athletes rely on the convenience of supplementing with BCAA’s to ensure there’s no deficiency. Athletes following rigorous training schedules while maintaining or striving for a low body fat are highly encouraged to supplement with BCAA’s.
The Facts
Intense training without a serious dedication to recovery leads to over-training, plateaued gains, and an increased susceptibility to illness. BCAAs can set up a roadblock on this physical road to ruin by increasing the lymphocyte responsiveness necessary to support immune function.
Essential amino acids are called essential because our body needs them and we cannot produce them on our own. While BCAA’s can be gotten through proper nutrition, when athletes are training hard while trying to stay lean the amount of essential amino acids they’re taking in can drop well below the amount needed to sustain the lean muscle gains they’re working towards. This is especially true when athletes are dieting down for competition, cutting weight or just trying to get their abs to show. When calories get restricted it’s crucial to stay out of that catabolic state. BCAA’s have been shown to be especially helpful in those situations by helping trainees not only hold on to the muscle mass they have but also assisting in building lean muscle.
The Results
Anyone who knows me knows that I like to stay lean. I started upping my intake of RX3 during a particular busy travel schedule. I noticed that I was starting to see better gains in size during that period. That lead me to look into the specific ingredients. The amount of BCAA’s that I was taking get these results would have yielded an unpalatable taste so I decided to put them into pill form. The best schedule for taking the BCAA’s is 1 serving twice a day before and after training.
Declining leucine levels signal mTOR that there's a lack of dietary protein present to synthesize new skeletal muscle protein, therefore disabling mTOR. Upon ingesting increased concentrations of leucine, the elevated amino acid then signals mTOR that sufficient dietary protein exists, and switches on overall protein synthesis. An increase in mTOR activity results in an increase in protein-building and more growth!
- Maximizes protein synthesis
- Prevents protein oxidation
4 GRAMS
(per daily serving)L-LEUCINE Clinical Studies & References
Take 4 tablets within an hour prior to training. Take an additional 4 tablets within an hour of completing your training (total of 8 tablets)
All of our supplements are proudly produced in the US using the highest industry standards.
Yes.
AALPHA has no taste.
The recommended dosage is 4 tablets.
AALPHA does not contain any milk or dairy products. It is however made in a facility that processes milk, egg, peanut and wheat products so consumers with severe allergies to those may wish to consult with a physician before taking.
BCAA work by speeding up your muscle recovery time from a workout. Each time you workout with weights you create micro tears in your muscles which need to heal in order for you to train again. BCAA’s help in that repair process which ultimately leads to better gains in the gym.
It's best to take AALPHA before a workout, up to 15 minutes pre-workout. Alternatively AALPHA can be taken during your workout to help prevent fatigue.
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