Description
- XTEND BCAA POWDER FOR MEN & WOMEN – The World’s Number 1 BCAA Brand has been perfecting recovery since 2004 with 7 grams of BCAAs in the nature-designed and research-proven 2:1:1 ratio
- REPAIR & RECOVER — Designed to support muscle repair and recovery, each serving of XTEND contains 7G of BCAAs in clinically studied ratios, to help you train harder and recover better.
- SUGAR-FREE BRANCHED CHAIN AMINO ACIDS – Zero sugar in every delicious serving. XTEND post workout drink mix helps support muscle recovery and growth.
- TESTED & TRUSTED BY THIRD PARTIES – Proudly NSF Contents Tested & Certified and Informed-Choice Certified symbolizing strict standards in product development, testing, and quality, safety for athletes of all levels and free of banned substances prohibited in sport
- IMPROVE RECOVERY & HYDRATION – Consume a minimum of 14 grams of BCAAs per day – before, during, and after your workout. Added electrolytes help you to stay hydrated and support recovery.
Islam –
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Nayeem Khan –
Excellent intra workout
Luis Aveiro –
Normalmente consumía bcaas en capsula, me gustó mucho el sabor no es tan dulce sabe cómo un ICE y definitivamente sentí el alivio desde la primer toma
Monica –
Me gusta mucho el sabor. Excelente producto
Raza –
this is good during the workout..
Amazon Customer –
This is a great kickstart to the day! Feel awake and alert after chugging a glass. Downside is it is way too sweet for me- wish there werent so much artificial sweetener (hence the chugging). Grape is one of the better flavors.
Mara –
I’ve been using Xtend Original BCAA Powder for a while now, and I’m really impressed. Each serving packs 7g of BCAAs, which is exactly what I need. I usually take one serving during my workout and another right after, and on my off days, I sip on one serving throughout the day in about 14 oz of water. I prefer it less sweet, so I add a squeeze of lemon for a refreshing twist—it really gives it a nice, zesty kick.
What I love about this product is that I don’t get jittery, like I sometimes do with other pre-workout or recovery drinks. It’s smooth, and the powder dissolves easily in water, so there’s no clumping. I’ve noticed a big difference in how I feel after my workouts too—less soreness and more strength. My muscles definitely feel more responsive, and I recover faster.
Overall, I’m really happy with Xtend. It helps with recovery, tastes good (even without being too sweet), and doesn’t make me feel jittery. Definitely a solid choice for anyone looking to reduce soreness and feel stronger during their workouts.
J. –
I bought this XTEND drink powder to use as a pre-workout mix primarily because it has NO CAFFEINE (no jitters) and because I needed something to help my muscles recover faster and also because of the Electrolytes. The first time I used it during my exercise routine and halfway through I started to run out of gas! I had to continue drinking cold water to cool me down. The second workout I actually drank this mix 30min. before my workout and I tell you what… it worked wonders! Half way through my workout I felt like a caught a second wind and was able to finish my workout strongly. I love Mango so I love the taste. I make my mix with about 12oz of water and its a tiny bit on the sweet side and I did notice there was a tiny bit of powder floating at the bottom of the mixing bottle, but if you want yours not so sweet feel free to add a little bit more water. Highly recommend!
HardbodyByAnthony –
What’s up my Amazon Family, it’s me your boy HardbodybyAnthony. For those of you who have not read or seen any of my reviews, I am Certified Master Trainer for over 20 years & I have many certifications, one of which is a certification in supplementation, so because of my years of knowledge and dedication in helping people achieve healthier lives through exercise & nutrition, is the reason why I do these reviews… in hopes I can help someone, even if that is just one.
• I personally buy & use BCAA’s 4 times per day. This “Scivation Xtend” BCAA’s is one of my go to products. This happens to be an Inta-workout meant to be drank throughout your workout. To be honest, because I do take an extremely powerful intra-workout, I actually chug this before I go to train. All other times I use a more basic BCAA which is PM & PM. Let me break this down for you a little to help you figure out if you too, should be taking this!
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• BCAA’s are essential for gaining muscle mass, but are especially helpful for maintaining muscle mass while on a calorie-deficit diet. BCAA stimulate protein synthesis, and might do so to a greater extent than a normal protein on its own. BCAA’s also increase synthesis of the cellular machinery responsible for carrying out the process of protein synthesis. As a result, BCAA’s not only increase’s the rate of protein synthesis, but they also increase the cell’s capacity for protein synthesis! SAY WORD! BCAA’s also reduce the rate of protein breakdown by decreasing the activity of the components of the protein breakdown pathway, and also by decreasing the expression of several complexes involved in protein breakdown. Lastly & real amazing is BCAA supplementation reduces the amount of tryptophan (makes you sleepy) that enters the brain, and therefore reduces the amount of serotonin produced. This might allow you to workout harder & longer! Bottom line my Amazon peeps…. BCAA’s provide you with more muscle mass retained, and a greater percentage in loss of body fat.
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• Sodium which is added for anyone who trains intensely. It acts as a vasodilator, allowing more blood into the muscles via sodium pumps, which in turn produces more powerful muscular contractions and eventually leads to more muscle mass. Salt also helps keep water in the muscles to allow for better work output, and helps with countless processes on the cellular level.
• Potassium is added because if you have an intense workout your potassium reserves will be SAPPED! Potassium, sodium and calcium, are all key minerals which plays a role in muscular energy.
• Vitamin B6 can & will be depleted if you are training intensely. Vitamin B6 helps fine-tune the essential bodily processes that need to be in place in order for you to feel strong during a workout, or any other time of day.
• L-Leucine is the strongest of the BCAA’s, & it is responsible for the regulation of blood-sugar levels, the growth & repair of tissues in skin, bones and of course skeletal muscle. Reason why it SHOULD be on the high end of the 2:1:1 ratio Minimum dosage 2500mg & this is 3500mg!
• L-Glutamine is the most common amino acid found in your muscles. During intense training, Glutamine levels are greatly depleted in your body, which decreases strength, stamina and recovery. It could take up to 6 days for Glutamine levels to return to normal, and Glutamine plays a key role in protein synthesis. Studies have shown that L-Glutamine supplementation prevents your muscle from being catabolized (can minimize breakdown of muscle and improve protein metabolism in order to provide Glutamine for other cells in the body). This is especially useful for people ‘cutting down’. Especially during summer when you’re trying to get rid of some body fat without losing any muscle. Glutamine is needed throughout your body for optimal performance. Your small intestines requires the most Glutamine in your body, and your immune system also needs Glutamine because Glutamine levels deplete during workouts, bodybuilders are more susceptible to illnesses & this is why L-Glutamine supplementation is so important, not necessarily to gain more muscle, but for the ‘maintenance’ effects of L-Glutamine. Suggested daily dosage is 5g minimum of 2 times per day. I take Glutamine 4x’s per day.
• L-Isoleucine Is very similar to leucine in just about every way. Isoleucine promotes muscle recovery, regulates the blood-sugar levels and stimulates HGH release. But isoleucine holds its own in wound recovery. Minimum dosage 1250mg & this is 1750mg.
• L-Valine helps the repair and growth of muscle tissue, as commonly attributed to BCAA’s. It maintains the nitrogen balance and preserves the use of glucose. Minimum dosage 1250mg & this is 1750mg.
*** (A good BCAA would have a total dose of L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine & L-Valine at 5000mg (5g) & the 2:1:1 break down amounts are above)
• L-citrulline malate combines two parts L-citrulline, a non-essential amino acid active in the urea cycle with one part DL-malic acid,a racemic mixture of dicarboxylic acids which help to support energy production. L-citrulline is a central part of the urea cycle, which allows the body to dispose of excess nitrogen. whereas L-citrulline DL-malate produces cellular energy in the form of ATP. L-malic acid is naturally present in the body’s cells, and is involved in gluconeogenesis, the metabolic pathway that creates glucose for the brain. L-malic acid supplements help support energy production. Athletes and bodybuilders interested in physical performance may want to consider L-citrulline DL-malate supplementation.
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• Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride pretty hefty amount.
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• This is 30 servings, 1 scoop per serving and each scoop is a whopping 14.17g per scoop which is pretty hefty. The Intra-workout I take that I drink throughout my workout is 22.5g. The price is MORE than reasonable and cost effective, especially considering what you do get in this & this is way better than the basic BCAA’s that even cost more! This mixes excellently, tastes great & they have MANY flavors to choose from! This “Scivation Xtend BCAA is IMO one of the best, if not top 2-3 on the market, HANDS DOWN! I purchase this on the regular & also give it to my oldest daughter who trains like her Old Man…. ME!
• In closing, as you can imagine, BCAA’s are a huge part of my recovery as it should be with anyone that trains hard & frequently. “Scivation Xtend BCAA” is dosed 10,500mg per servings of amino’s alone (including the Glutamine & L-citrulline malate), which is BANANAS, so in comparison to the many BCAA’s i’ve purchased and/or reviewed on Amazon, these “Scivation Xtend” BCAA” is at the TOP of the BCAA world, especially the L-Glutamine, L-citrulline malate, Potassium & B6 are all a bonus.