{"product_id":"bcaa-recovery-powder","title":"BCAA Recovery Powder","description":"\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"hl-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hl-pdp-lead\"\u003ePost-workout recovery depends on two amino acid mechanisms that work through different pathways: BCAAs -- particularly leucine -- trigger muscle protein synthesis, while L-Glutamine replenishes the conditionally essential amino acid most depleted during intense exercise and supports gut barrier integrity. Halea Life Recovery Aminos delivers \u003cstrong\u003e4,000 mg of BCAA 2:1:1\u003c\/strong\u003e (Leucine:Isoleucine:Valine) and \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 mg of L-Glutamine\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6 2.5 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e in a refreshing Fruit Punch-flavored powder designed to support muscle recovery, strength, and growth through the muscle recovery pathways the research actually backs.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"hl-pdp-pullquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2:1:1 ratio in this formula reflects the natural BCAA ratio found in skeletal muscle protein -- leucine at double the concentration of isoleucine and valine. Leucine is the primary anabolic trigger, activating the mTOR pathway that initiates muscle protein synthesis, while isoleucine and valine contribute to energy production and muscle nitrogen balance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eHalea Life Formulation Notes\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"hl-pdp-h2\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-who-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-who-tile\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Workout Muscle Recovery\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBCAAs and L-Glutamine together address the two primary muscle recovery needs after intense exercise: BCAA leucine triggers mTOR-mediated muscle protein synthesis, while L-Glutamine replaces the glutamine rapidly depleted from muscle tissue during and after training. Best taken post-workout when both amino acid pools are at their lowest.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-who-tile\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReducing Muscle Breakdown During Training\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBCAAs can be oxidized directly in muscle tissue as an energy source during exercise -- providing fuel while simultaneously supplying the leucine signal that opposes muscle protein breakdown (catabolism). Taking BCAAs intra-workout or between meals supports a net positive nitrogen balance in active adults.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-who-tile\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Amino Acid Supplementation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label recommends use pre-workout, post-workout, or between meals -- reflecting the flexible application of BCAAs and glutamine throughout the day. For adults who train regularly, consistent daily BCAA intake supports cumulative muscle protein synthesis and recovery over time.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-who-tile\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGut Health and Recovery Together\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-Glutamine at 1,000 mg contributes not only to muscle recovery but also to intestinal lining integrity -- enterocytes use glutamine as their primary fuel source. For active adults who want both muscle recovery support and gut health support in one daily serving, this formula covers both dimensions.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"hl-pdp-h2\"\u003eHow the Ingredients Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hl-pdp-body\"\u003eAll three active ingredients are listed with individual doses on the label. The BCAA 2:1:1 ratio is disclosed -- Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine at a 2:1:1 concentration ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-ingredient-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-ing-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-ing-card-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBCAA 2:1:1 (Leucine:Isoleucine:Valine)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hl-pdp-ing-dose\"\u003e4,000 mg per serving • 2:1:1 ratio • ~2,000 mg Leucine \/ ~1,000 mg Isoleucine \/ ~1,000 mg Valine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBranched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are the three essential amino acids with a branched aliphatic side chain: Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine. Unlike other essential amino acids, BCAAs are metabolized directly in skeletal muscle rather than the liver -- making them immediately available as both a fuel source during exercise and as a signaling molecule. Leucine specifically activates the mTOR (mechanistic Target of Rapamycin) pathway, the primary cellular signal for initiating muscle protein synthesis. At 4,000 mg per serving in the 2:1:1 ratio, this delivers approximately 2,000 mg of Leucine -- a dose in the research-relevant range for mTOR activation.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-ing-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-ing-card-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eL-Glutamine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hl-pdp-ing-dose\"\u003e1,000 mg per serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in blood and skeletal muscle, and is conditionally essential under conditions of physiological stress including intense exercise. During and after training, plasma glutamine levels drop significantly as both muscle and the immune system consume it rapidly. Supplemental glutamine helps replenish muscle glutamine stores to support recovery and protein synthesis. It also supports intestinal lining integrity -- enterocytes use glutamine as their primary fuel -- contributing to the gut-recovery dimension of post-workout nutrition.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-ing-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-ing-card-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hl-pdp-ing-dose\"\u003e2.5 mg per serving • 125% Daily Value\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin B6 at 125% DV is included as the enzymatic cofactor for amino acid transamination reactions -- the metabolic processes by which amino acids are interconverted and utilized. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (the active form of B6) is required for the enzymatic processing of BCAAs and glutamine in muscle tissue. At 125% DV, it ensures adequate cofactor availability to support the amino acid metabolism that makes the BCAAs and glutamine in this formula fully usable.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"hl-pdp-h2\"\u003eWhy Recovery Aminos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hl-pdp-body\"\u003eMany BCAA products stop at BCAAs alone. This formula adds L-Glutamine -- the most exercise-depleted amino acid -- and Vitamin B6 as the metabolic cofactor that amino acid utilization depends on. Three ingredients covering the muscle protein synthesis trigger (leucine), the recovery amino acid replacement (glutamine), and the enzymatic cofactor that enables both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-diff-strip\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets It Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"hl-pdp-diff-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBCAA 2:1:1 at 4,000 mg -- the research-aligned ratio at a meaningful dose (~2,000 mg leucine per serving)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL-Glutamine at 1,000 mg -- the most exercise-depleted amino acid, included alongside BCAAs rather than separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin B6 at 125% DV -- amino acid transamination cofactor to support BCAA and glutamine utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible timing: pre-workout, post-workout, or between meals -- per label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 servings per container (Net Wt. 0.64 lb \/ 292 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel claim: Supports muscle recovery, strength and growth*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest everyday pricing -- no subscriptions, no promo codes, the price you see is the price, year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-how-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix 1\/2 a scoop (6.5 g) in 8-10 oz (237-296 ml) of cold beverage. It will take a few minutes for the powder to dissolve. Best taken pre-workout, post-workout, or between meals. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing. Do not use if pregnant or lactating. Consult with a physician prior to use if you have any medical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"hl-pdp-h2\"\u003eSupplement Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-specs-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"hl-pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer Serving (1\/2 Scoop \/ 6.5 g)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-Glutamine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBCAA 2:1:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.82rem; color: #666;\" class=\"hl-pdp-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citric Acid, Fruit Punch Flavor, Potassium Citrate, Sucralose, Silicon Dioxide, FD\u0026amp;C Red #40 Powder, Acesulfame Potassium, Sodium Chloride.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e No major allergen statement on label. Contains FD\u0026amp;C Red #40 artificial color. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"hl-pdp-h2\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"hl-pdp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"hl-pdp-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does Recovery Aminos support?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecovery Aminos is formulated to support muscle recovery, strength, and growth, as stated on the label. The formula combines BCAA 2:1:1 at 4,000 mg for muscle protein synthesis signaling and energy during exercise, L-Glutamine at 1,000 mg for post-exercise amino acid replenishment and gut recovery support, and Vitamin B6 at 125% DV as the amino acid metabolism cofactor. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"hl-pdp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"hl-pdp-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does the 2:1:1 ratio mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2:1:1 ratio refers to the proportion of Leucine:Isoleucine:Valine in the BCAA blend. At 4,000 mg total, the ratio provides approximately 2,000 mg of Leucine, 1,000 mg of Isoleucine, and 1,000 mg of Valine. This mirrors the natural BCAA ratio found in skeletal muscle protein and prioritizes leucine -- the primary mTOR-activating amino acid that triggers muscle protein synthesis -- at double the concentration of the other two BCAAs.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"hl-pdp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"hl-pdp-faq-q\"\u003eWhy is L-Glutamine included with BCAAs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in muscle tissue and blood, and is rapidly depleted during intense exercise as both muscle and the immune system consume it. While BCAAs address the muscle protein synthesis signaling side of recovery, glutamine addresses the amino acid replenishment and gut health side. Supplementing both together covers two distinct recovery pathways in one serving rather than requiring separate products.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"hl-pdp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"hl-pdp-faq-q\"\u003eWhen is the best time to take this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label recommends pre-workout, post-workout, or between meals. Post-workout is the most studied timing for BCAAs and glutamine -- when muscle amino acid pools are most depleted. Pre-workout provides BCAAs as both fuel and an anti-catabolic signal during exercise. Between meals helps maintain a positive nitrogen balance and consistent amino acid availability throughout the day. Consistency matters more than any single timing window.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"hl-pdp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"hl-pdp-faq-q\"\u003eIs this formula vegan?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. BCAAs can be derived from either fermentation (plant-based) or from animal sources (feathers, human hair). There is no allergen declaration on the label and the formula contains no animal-derived ingredients listed. It is suitable for both vegans and vegetarians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"hl-pdp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"hl-pdp-faq-q\"\u003eHow long does one container last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hl-pdp-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach container holds 292 g (0.64 lb) with 45 servings at one half-scoop (6.5 g) per day. At one serving daily, one container provides a 45-day supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hl-pdp-disclaimer\"\u003e* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. **Daily Value (DV) not established. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing. Do not use if pregnant or lactating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Halea Life: Nutrition \u0026 Skincare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48255525683414,"sku":"VOX8BCAF","price":27.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7635\/6310\/files\/1778033987316-generated-label-image-0.jpg?v=1778778929","url":"https:\/\/gojohealth.com\/products\/bcaa-recovery-powder","provider":"Gojo Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}