{"product_id":"xtend-original-bcaa-30-servings","title":"Xtend Original BCAA Powder, 7g Branched-Chain Amino Acids 2:1:1 with Glutamine Citrulline Malate and Electrolytes, 30 Servings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eXtend Original BCAA Powder Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7g of BCAAs in a 2:1:1 ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e per 14g scoop, with glutamine, citrulline malate, electrolytes and vitamin B6. 30 servings, in two flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2:1:1 ratio is the category standard: 3500mg leucine to 1750mg each of isoleucine and valine. Leucine gets the larger share because it triggers muscle protein synthesis — the other two support the process rather than starting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree additions sit around that. \u003cstrong\u003eGlutamine at 2500mg\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue. \u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline malate at 1000mg\u003c\/strong\u003e feeds the nitric oxide pathway, which is why the label carries cautions about nitrates and blood pressure medication. \u003cstrong\u003eSodium, potassium and chloride\u003c\/strong\u003e are electrolytes, since this is designed to be sipped through a session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth being straight about the rest of the tub. It is sweetened with \u003cstrong\u003esucralose and acesulfame potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e and coloured with \u003cstrong\u003eFD\u0026amp;C dyes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red 40 and Yellow 5 in Mango Madness, Blue 1 in Blue Raspberry. If you avoid artificial colours and sweeteners, this is not the product for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne label detail that is easy to miss: \u003cstrong\u003econsult a health care practitioner for use beyond 7 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is unusual for a BCAA and it comes from the NPN, so raise it with a practitioner if you intend continuous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two flavours are 420g and 435g. Both are 30 servings — flavour powders differ in density, so grams vary while the scoop count does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Xtend Original BCAA Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor people training who want something to sip during a session, and anyone wanting BCAAs with electrolytes and citrulline rather than aminos alone. It is formulated to be drunk across a session, not swallowed in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe interaction list here is longer than most and deserves reading. Speak to a practitioner before use if you take blood pressure medication, nitrates, or erectile dysfunction medication — citrulline acts on the nitric oxide pathway and can compound a blood pressure drop. Also consult first for epilepsy or diabetes medication, or with Parkinson's disease, phenylketonuria, liver or kidney disease, or cardiovascular disease. The label directs consulting a practitioner for use beyond 7 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e BCAAs are not a substitute for adequate total protein intake, which does more for training outcomes than any amino acid supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eXtend Original BCAA Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7g BCAAs in 2:1:1\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3500mg leucine with 1750mg each of isoleucine and valine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2500mg Glutamine\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1000mg Citrulline Malate\u003c\/strong\u003e — feeds the nitric oxide pathway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrolytes Included\u003c\/strong\u003e — sodium, potassium and chloride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to Drink Intra-Workout\u003c\/strong\u003e — one scoop in 1 to 2 cups of liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 Servings\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 14g scoop per serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith Vitamin B6\u003c\/strong\u003e — 0.64mg per serving alongside the amino profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-xtend-original-bcaa-30-servings\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is Xtend Original BCAA?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA BCAA powder with 7g of branched-chain amino acids in a 2:1:1 ratio per 14g scoop, plus glutamine, citrulline malate, electrolytes and vitamin B6.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I take it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eOne scoop into 1 to 2 cups of liquid, twice daily. Drink during exercise on training days, or across the day otherwise.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ What flavours are available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eMango Madness and Blue Raspberry, both 30 servings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why do the two flavours weigh different amounts?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFlavour powders differ in density. Both tubs are 30 scoops - servings are held constant, not weight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why a 2:1:1 ratio?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eLeucine triggers muscle protein synthesis, so it gets the larger share. Isoleucine and valine support the process rather than starting it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does citrulline malate do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eIt feeds the nitric oxide pathway, which is why the label carries cautions about nitrates, blood pressure and erectile dysfunction medication.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ Does it contain artificial ingredients?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eYes. Sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium, coloured with FD\u0026amp;C dyes - Red 40 and Yellow 5 in Mango, Blue 1 in Blue Raspberry.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ When should I drink it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eDuring exercise on training days, or across the day otherwise. It carries electrolytes because it is designed to be sipped.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ Are there any cautions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsult a practitioner if you take blood pressure medication, nitrates, or erectile dysfunction medication - citrulline can compound a blood pressure drop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Also consult first for epilepsy or diabetes medication, or with Parkinson's disease, phenylketonuria, liver or kidney disease, or cardiovascular disease. \u003cstrong\u003eConsult for use beyond 7 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eIn a cool, dry place with the lid closed. 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