BCAA Stack (Universal Nutrition)

There are five compelling reasons why every athlete–from the bodybuilder to the endurance athlete–should supplement with BCAA Stack: (1) BCAA Stack offers a new and unique method of delivering important branched-chain amino acids and glutamine to your muscles; (2) these aminos are among the most thoroughly researched among all anabolic/anti-catabolic amino supplements; (3) BCAA Stack contains the “perfect,” scientifically-proven ratios of BCAAs and glutamine; (4) BCAAs and glutamine are the most important amino acids for the athlete who trains with intensity and the dieting athlete; and (5) no BCAA supplement works faster than BCAA Stack. While not as flashy or hyped as creatine, prohormones, or methoxy, BCAAs and glutamine may be more important than all the other supplements, especially if you are: (1) dieting or (2) training with high intensity with fewer rest days between each workout. When dieting or training hard, your body’s pool of these aminos drops–a condition that can negatively affect muscular development. BCAA Stack can replenish these pools. Clinical studies have shown that BCAAs and glutamine can provide a number of important benefits for athletes who are dieting or training hard. Branched-chain aminos and glutamine can, in specific ratios, (1) stimulate protein synthesis in skeletal muscle for enhanced lean mass accumulation; (2) boost your body’s immune system during chronic exercise; (3) spare liver and muscle glycogen stores for improved performance and endurance; (5) exert anti-catabolic effects (reduce muscle breakdown); (4) coupled with caloric restriction, BCAAs and glutamine can help your body selectively tap into fat stores while preserving lean mass; and (5) even serve as a fuel source during prolonged exercise when glycogen stores have been depleted (a fact that makes these aminos unique). This alone makes BCAA Stack invaluable for the athlete in a carb-depleted state (e.g., bodybuilder preparing for a contest, low carbers, endurance athletes). While studies are numerous, one fact remains constant: not just any ratio of BCAAs and glutamine will do. Landmark studies indicate that a 2:1:1 ratio of leucine to isoleucine to valine is most effective. Combined with the exact amount of glutamine, BCAA Stack is the “perfect” free form amino acid supplement in the world. So whether you’re a cyclist or a bodybuilder looking to preserve lean mass during a competitive season, you can’t afford to ignore BCAA Stack.

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Average user rating from: 3 users

Overall rating		3.6
Muscle gain (1 rating)		3.0
Strength (2 ratings)		3.3
Physical energy (1 rating)		3.0
Recovery ability (3 ratings)		4.0
Pump (2 ratings)		3.3
Taste (3 ratings)		3.0
Mixes well (2 ratings)		4.0
Safety (1 rating)		5.0
Value for money (3 ratings)		4.3

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Sunday, 15 November 2009

Written by ReviewerBBer - Top 50 reviewer - View all my reviews

Overall rating		3.6
Muscle gain		3.0
Strength		3.0
Physical energy		3.0
Recovery ability		4.0
Pump		3.0
Taste		3.0
Mixes well		3.5
Safety		5.0
Value for money		5.0

If you're looking for a cheaper, more practical alternative to the many recent products part of the explosion in intra workout technology, well, you've just found yourself a winner. Delivering the 3 most important muscle building amino acids, and glutamine, BCAA Stack comprises the basics of any intra nutrition program. It also will give you decent gains in strength and muscle, supply you with decent energy and pumps, and tastes alright as well. The mixing is also above average. But the real reason to purchase BCAA Stack remains in it's value. For only $19 you get 25 servings. Now that's a pretty good deal, amounting to no more than 75 cents per workout. I'd take that deal in a heartbeat. All in all, I would recommend this product to those on a budget who can't afford or simply don't want to shell out big bucks for the more expensive, "designer" intra products out there right now.

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Saturday, 06 June 2009

Written by soundcheck129 - #1 reviewer - View all my reviews

Overall rating		4.0
Recovery ability		4.5
Taste		3.0
Value for money		4.5

Grape

This is your standard BCAA product, with a 2:1 ratio of leucine to isoleucine and valine, as well as glutamine. Gets the job done, though the taste leaves a bit to be desired. I like that it has no added sugars, which I guess might hold back the taste. This is an outstanding value, as is the case with most of Universal's products. The mixability wasn't the greatest either, but some vigorous shaking will probably get the job done.

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Wednesday, 11 March 2009

Written by soundcheck129 - #1 reviewer - View all my reviews

Overall rating		3.6
Strength		3.5
Recovery ability		3.5
Pump		3.5
Taste		3.0
Mixes well		4.5
Value for money		3.5

Universal's BCAA stack is a zero calorie blend of Glutamine, Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine intended for use during or after workouts. I've never used BCAA blends before, but this was a positive experience for my first choice. Good flavor, flawless mixability, and a nice feeling of fullness in my muscles. Great recovery and strength, and the price is pretty attractive as well.

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