Nutrition

Popeye had spinach, you have Beta Red! Formulated to help endurance athletes optimize performance and decrease fatigue, Beta Red combines the nitrate power of beets with key performance-boosting amino acids for a potent synergistic effect to support cardiovascular health and supercharge your workout. Research shows that dietary nitrates from beet juice improve aerobic efficiency. This means we can do more work (ride, run, swim, ...) when we ingest an adequate dose close enough to workouts. Research-proven ingredients Studies have shown Beta Red’s ingredients to have the following effects when consumed prior to exercise: Improve aerobic efficiency – allow you to do more work for a given amount of oxygen Increase muscular endurance Delay fatigue and improve sprint performance at the end of an exhaustive workout Feel the beet We use the highest-quality, nitrate-rich, freeze-dried beet juice powder in Beta Red. It's more expensive than the alternatives, but it works and tastes better. Performance amino acids Beta Red contains Beta alanine, Citrulline malate, and Betaine. These unique amino acids have been shown to improve performance and speed recovery between intense efforts. Stimulant-free Unlike pre-workout formulas that get most of their effects from caffeine and other central nervous system stimulants, Beta Red is free of such ingredients. We left them out since individual tolerances vary widely. Two hundred milligrams of caffeine may be perfect for your training partner, while anything more than 50 milligrams may be too much for you. Besides, we'd rather enjoy a nice cup of coffee and get the added health benefits not found in supplemental caffeine when looking for a buzz. Athlete tested Designed for and tested by world-class competitors to deliver real-world results. Since our athletes compete at the highest level, Beta Red is also free of banned substances and safe for drug-tested competitors. Made in Colorado We are proud to live where some of the best endurance athletes train. It allows us to test and refine our product on some of the best proving grounds anywhere. Making our products here allows us to update them at a moment's notice based on our athletes' feedback. All-natural No artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavors.

Each plant-based capsule of our Daily Cordyceps contains 200mg of cordycepin. This concentrated extract is consistent; unlike many other cordyceps extract products. We take 1 capsule for daily support and to feel energized. Some athletes have found that taking cordyceps daily for at least 3 weeks has been linked to an increase in VO2 max; or how much oxygen we breathe at the peak of athletic exertion. Although we recommend one capsule daily, some athletes have told us that they take 2 or more daily. We encourage you to experiment with dosing and are happy to chat to help you figure out a strategy for competitive use.

Created to supplement additional electrolyte replacement needs, GU Roctane Electrolyte Capsules provide added electrolyte support on top of our hydration-drink products. Each bottle includes 50 capsules that are packed with electrolytes (sodium, magnesium, chloride) to aid in hydration by maintaining water balance and plasma volume. Vitamin D is important for calcium absorption and bone health. Vitamin B6 and ginger root may help to combat nausea. Take GU Roctane Electrolyte Capsules before, during, or after exercise to replenish electrolyte levels from any energy-demanding activity resulting in sweat loss.

Designed with efficient carbohydrates and optimized electrolytes to keep you moving. - Optimized Electrolytes Maintain Fluid Balance - Efficient Carbs Speed Up Hydration - Flavors Sourced From Organic Ingredients Breaking a Sweat For More Than 90 Minutes? Drink Nuun Endurance! When you work out longer than 90 minutes your body needs more than water and electrolytes to keep up. Nuun Endurance is the perfect blend of electrolytes and carbohydrates to keep you hydrated and go longer and stronger all dang day. How To Enjoy: - DROP: Add one scoop to 16 oz of water - STIR: Stir or shake to dissolve - DRINK: Sip to stay hydrated during long workouts

The combination of fast and medium-burning carbohydrates in Clif’s Energy Gels provides you with a steady stream of usable fuel during workouts and races. Electrolytes help balance your fluid levels, while caffeine in three of the flavors gives a boost to your central nervous system and releases free fatty acids into your bloodstream, which can help spare your body’s limited glycogen stores. Clif uses 90% organic ingredients and a thin consistency that goes down easy in both hot and cold weather. Even the packaging has a special touch—the opening is narrow and has a litter-resistant leash, the corners are rounded for jersey pocket comfort, and each packet has a reduced carbon footprint.

Treat yourself(!) to a Sport Crispy Rice Cake. It's made with a blend of puffed rices and toasted grains, giving you energy-packed complex carbohydrates that feel light and digest easily, all held together by fluffy, heavenly marshmallow. Each Sport Crispy Rice Cake gives you 180-190 calories, enough to extend most athletes' endurance efforts by an hour. Skratch Sport Crispy Rice Cakes are: - Light & Crispy: Easy to eat, easy to digest, and won't weigh you down - Made from Scratch: A blend of crispy brown rice, wild rice, red rice, and quinoa. Only real food and no junk! - On-the-Go Energy that Lasts: 180 kcals & over 20g of complex carbohydrates fuels most athletes for 1+ hours - Allergen-Friendly: Gluten Free, Peanut Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free - Non-GMO, Gelatin Free, No Artificial Colors or Flavors

Skratch Labs Sport Recovery Mix is a high calorie food that you can drink. It’s designed to be a very convenient way for you to consume a lot of delicious calories with an optimal ratio of carbohydrate, protein, fat, and salt to refuel and rehydrate you immediately after your longest and hardest workouts when you don’t have access to a freshly prepared meal from scratch.

Our Sport Hydration Drink Mix was created for a simple purpose—to replace the electrolytes lost in sweat and to provide a little bit of energy when working out, without offending your palate or gut. We initially created this drink because some of the world's best athletes needed better. Conventional sports drinks made them sick. They were undrinkable—too sweet, over-flavored, and didn't even replace what was lost in sweat—which defeated the whole purpose, like fighting thirst with more thirst. The best athletes needed something to safely hydrate, something to quench their thirst, and something to help them perform better. So with their help, we reimagined sports drinks, stripping down what used to be a neon-colored carnival to its bare essentials. In the process, we learned that simple wasn't just better for elite athletes, it was better for everyone who works hard and sweats. The result is a sports drink with minimal sugar (4g per 100 ml) and a ratio of sugar (glucose + fructose) that is optimized for faster absorption, an electrolyte profile that actually matches what is lost in sweat (800 mg sodium, 80 mg potassium, 100 mg calcium, and 80 mg of magnesium per liter), and only real fruit for flavor for a light and refreshing taste that you can drink all day. That's it—less sugar, the right electrolyte profile, and real fruit. So, if you've never met a sports drink you wanted to take home, your luck is about to change. Drink when thirsty and leaking like a busted fire hydrant. Don't drink while deep in the middle of a Netflix marathon session or sending emails (unless, you're also on your trainer). Meaning, if you haven't earned it, you don't deserve it.

Precise electrolyte replenishment - Full-spectrum formula - Rapidly assimilated - Versatile dosing BENEFITS: Meet your precise electrolyte needs with our original full-spectrum formula. A balanced blend of sodium chloride, potassium, calcium and magnesium ensure proper function of all body systems. The low sodium chloride content complements a healthy, low-salt diet. Fine-tune your dosage as needed, capsule by capsule, without fear of overconsumption of salt. - Kosher Certification - Endurolytes is certified by Informed Choice and Informed Sport.

We know how important recovery is for athletes, which is why we highly recommend this new protein-based recovery product from Gu. This product is formulated with electrolytes, fast-acting protein, and carbohydrates to help you rehydrate, refuel, and rebuild after a hard training session. Now with 20 grams of whey protein per serving, Gu makes it easy for you to get in your post-workout nutrition to optimize recovery no matter where you are. We like this product because you can mix it with water on the go and it still tastes great, giving you no excuse not to hit your 30-minute post-workout fueling window. Research shows that getting in 20 grams of protein 30-60 minutes after a workout helps reduce risk of injury and speeds up time to full recovery between hard training sessions. Get the most out of your training by prioritizing post-workout nutrition with this Gu product!

FASTCHEWS feature a scientifically-derived, proprietary high-performance formulation that provides a balanced supply of bioavailable sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Sodium is derived from sodium citrate, a proven source that has the added benefit of soothing the stomach. The formulation mirrors the electrolyte profile lost in sweat, in a form and quantity the body can absorb. Its non-GMO ingredients are all-natural, gluten-free, vegetarian, and without artificial sweeteners or colors. Rapid absorption takes place by mouth (buccal mucosa, and then the stomach). Ease of access is assured in a convenient moisture-resistant roll-wrapped format. This "Green" product generates little trash. - FASTCHEWS Help Reduce Muscle Cramping, Reduce Heat Stress, Boost Stamina, Maintain Electrolyte Levels - The ONLY chewable tablet that is formulated to closely resemble the electrolyte profile lost in sweat - Suggested use: 2 tablets per 15-30 minutes during activity - Fast absorption through buccal mucosa (tissue in mouth) - Each serving (2 tablets) contains: 100 mg sodium, 30 mg potassium, 10 mg calcium, 6 mg magnesium - Tart Orange and Zesty Lemon-Lime natural flavors encourage consumption - Bio-available active ingredients. Made in USA under cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) - Ingredients are: non-GMO, gluten-free, vegetarian, fat-free - Natural stevia as sweetener. No color added - Also great for youth sports, travel rehydration, tennis and other sports, camping & hiking, effects of alcohol

Tailwind Rebuild is the first sport recovery drink based on a patent-pending perfectly complete protein. We start with organic rice protein, and supplement it with amino acids to make that protein complete. Then we add carbohydrates, some healthy fats from coconut milk, and just the right amount of electrolytes. Nothing repairs your muscles more efficiently, restores your energy faster, and makes you feel better sooner. And athletes love the great tasting healthy vegan ingredients. - Replenish glycogen stores: contains the right kinds and amounts of carbohydrates to restore your energy after a hard workout - Rebuild muscles: perfectly complete protein based on a patent-pending mathematical model to rebuild damaged muscle tissue and mitochondrial protein - Rehydrate and restore electrolytes: sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium to restore electrolyte balance USAGE Mix a packet of Tailwind Rebuild with 16oz (500mL) of water (shaken not stirred). Drink within the first 30 minutes after exercise. For longer or more intense workouts, follow with another packet of Tailwind Rebuild in the following 30 minutes. NATURAL INGREDIENTS AND ORGANIC FLAVORS Vanilla: Non-GMO Dextrose, Non-GMO Sucrose, Coconut Milk Powder, Essential Amino Acids (L-Leucine, LLysine, L-Valine, L-lsoleucine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Threonine, L-Methionine, L-Histidine, L-Tryptophan), Non-GMO Organic Rice Protein Powder, Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Organic Vanilla Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Citrate Chocolate: Non-GMO Dextrose, Non-GMO Sucrose, Coconut Milk Powder, Essential Amino Acids (L-Leucine, LLysine, L-Valine, L-lsoleucine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Threonine, L-Methionine, L-Histidine, L-Tryptophan), Non-GMO Organic Rice Protein Powder, Cocoa Powder, Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Citrate Non-GMO/Gluten free/vegan/no soy/no dairy

FASTCHEWS feature a scientifically-derived, proprietary high-performance formulation that provides a balanced supply of bioavailable sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Sodium is derived from sodium citrate, a proven source that has the added benefit of soothing the stomach. The formulation mirrors the electrolyte profile lost in sweat, in a form and quantity the body can absorb. Its non-GMO ingredients are all-natural, gluten-free, vegetarian, and without artificial sweeteners or colors. Rapid absorption takes place by mouth (buccal mucosa, and then the stomach). Ease of access is assured in a convenient moisture-resistant roll-wrapped format. This "Green" product generates little trash. - FASTCHEWS Help Reduce Muscle Cramping, Reduce Heat Stress, Boost Stamina, Maintain Electrolyte Levels - The ONLY chewable tablet that is formulated to closely resemble the electrolyte profile lost in sweat - Suggested use: 2 tablets per 15-30 minutes during activity - Fast absorption through buccal mucosa (tissue in mouth) - Each serving (2 tablets) contains: 100 mg sodium, 30 mg potassium, 10 mg calcium, 6 mg magnesium - Tart Orange and Zesty Lemon-Lime natural flavors encourage consumption - Bio-available active ingredients. Made in USA under cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) - Ingredients are: non-GMO, gluten-free, vegetarian, fat-free - Natural stevia as sweetener. No color added - Also great for youth sports, travel rehydration, tennis and other sports, camping & hiking, effects of alcohol

- The first Certified Gluten free waffles - Certified USDA organic single-serving wrapped waffles - 140 calories per 30 g package with 5 g of plant based protein

Perform at your highest potential with GU Energy Gel. The 3:1 ratio of maltodextrin and fructose spares your limited glycogen stores with a combination of slow and fast-absorbing carbohydrates. The electrolytes sodium and potassium are just what your legs crave to stay firing properly. Branched-chain amino acids speed recovery and reduce muscle damage, and of course the delicious flavors go down easy.

Tailwind stick packs are perfect for fueling on the go. Just tear and pour into a water bottle for 200 calories of Tailwind goodness, no mess, no fuss. - Complete calories, electrolytes, and hydration: Ditch the gels, chews, and pills, and go all day with just Tailwind. - No gut bombs: Stomach problems? You’ll love Tailwind. Unless you enjoy being doubled over, retching. - Tasty all day: Clean, light flavors taste better the longer you go. - Hydration pack love: Dissolves on contact with water and cleans up with a quick rinse. No film, aftertaste or science experiments! - All natural: Crystal clear with no dyes, preservatives or 4-syllable magical ingredients. USAGE Each serving is 100 calories. For endurance workouts, mix 2-3 scoops per 24 oz of water per hour. Adjust to your personal calorie needs during training, using hunger as a guide. When it’s dialed in, you’ll feel satisfied and energetic, not hungry or full. On hot days, keep the same calories per hour, but increase water. To use in combo with other foods, reduce Tailwind intake by the calories you’re consuming elsewhere to avoid overloading the gut. For shorter workouts (<2hr), you can use less Tailwind to taste. ALL NATURAL AND ORGANIC INGREDIENTS Dextrose (Glucose), Sucrose, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sea Salt, Organic Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate Gluten free/vegan/no soy/no dairy

GO Hydro is designed to ensure you are effectively hydrated to produce your best performance. As an effervescent tablet that readily dissolves in plain water, it represents a highly practical approach (simply drop one tablet in your 500 ml water bottle) without the calories. GO Hydro meets your sodium requirements at a specific concentration (30mmol/L) that is scientifically proven to produce superior hydration compared with water alone. It was developed to keep the British Sailing team optimally hydrated at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Simply drop a tablet into water for effective hydration, with virtually no calories, before and during sports. Lemon flavoured electrolyte mix with natural green tea extract and added sweetener. Key Features • Simply drop in water to provide a high electrolyte drink • High in sodium to help promote hydration • When hydration is required without the added calories • Contents: 20 x 4.2g Tablets GO Hydro + Caffeine The addition of 75mg of caffeine has been repeatedly shown by sport scientists to improve performance by providing both a physical and mental boost. Key Features: • Simply drop in water to provide a high electrolyte drink • High in sodium to help promote hydration • 75mg caffeine content • Contents: 20 x 4.2g Tablets

Pre-Exercise Ignitor - Increases energy - Improves power output - Natural tart cherry flavor BENEFITS: The revolutionary Fully Charged pre-exercise formula gets you prepared—mentally and physically—for each and every workout or event. It reduces warm-up time, increases cardiovascular capacity, prevents lactic acid build up, and raises energy levels. Fully Charged works with your body, not against it, and provides these wide-ranging performance benefits without resorting to harmful stimulants or excess amounts of caffeine (each serving contains a modest 15mg). It’s a game changer. - Kosher Certification

Our Sport Hydration Drink Mix was created for a simple purpose—to replace the electrolytes lost in sweat and to provide a little bit of energy when working out, without offending your palate or gut. We initially created this drink because some of the world's best athletes needed better. Conventional sports drinks made them sick. They were undrinkable—too sweet, over-flavored, and didn't even replace what was lost in sweat—which defeated the whole purpose, like fighting thirst with more thirst. The best athletes needed something to safely hydrate, something to quench their thirst, and something to help them perform better. So with their help, we reimagined sports drinks, stripping down what used to be a neon-colored carnival to its bare essentials. In the process, we learned that simple wasn't just better for elite athletes, it was better for everyone who works hard and sweats. The result is a sports drink with minimal sugar (4g per 100 ml) and a ratio of sugar (glucose + fructose) that is optimized for faster absorption, an electrolyte profile that actually matches what is lost in sweat (800 mg sodium, 80 mg potassium, 100 mg calcium, and 80 mg of magnesium per liter), and only real fruit for flavor for a light and refreshing taste that you can drink all day. That's it—less sugar, the right electrolyte profile, and real fruit. So, if you've never met a sports drink you wanted to take home, your luck is about to change. Drink when thirsty and leaking like a busted fire hydrant. Don't drink while deep in the middle of a Netflix marathon session or sending emails (unless, you're also on your trainer). Meaning, if you haven't earned it, you don't deserve it.

Perform at your highest potential with GU Energy Gel. The 3:1 ratio of maltodextrin and fructose spares your limited glycogen stores with a combination of slow and fast-absorbing carbohydrates. The electrolytes sodium and potassium are just what your legs crave to stay firing properly. Branched-chain amino acids speed recovery and reduce muscle damage, and of course the delicious flavors go down easy.

The combination of fast and medium-burning carbohydrates in Clif’s Energy Gels provides you with a steady stream of usable fuel during workouts and races. Electrolytes help balance your fluid levels, while caffeine in three of the flavors gives a boost to your central nervous system and releases free fatty acids into your bloodstream, which can help spare your body’s limited glycogen stores. Clif uses 90% organic ingredients and a thin consistency that goes down easy in both hot and cold weather. Even the packaging has a special touch—the opening is narrow and has a litter-resistant leash, the corners are rounded for jersey pocket comfort, and each packet has a reduced carbon footprint.

SaltStick Caps are full-spectrum electrolyte capsules that have been engineered to replace sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and chloride lost in sweat, in a form and quantity that your body can use. The buffered salt composition also helps digestion and absorption, with a recommended dose of 1-2 capsules per hour. These unique capsules help minimize muscle cramping and heat stress during training and endurance events. Vitamin D has been added to aid in calcium absorption by the body. The capsules are vegetarian, gluten-free, GMO-free, and contain a balanced and buffered mixture of electrolytes with nothing unnecessary added. The formulation provides unparalleled support for challenging conditions, and have been used to help athletes win major endurance events worldwide.

Our Sport Superfuel Drink Mix was created for athletes who push so hard that they can't easily take in enough calories to perform at their best. For years, we've preached fueling with real food, like our famous rice cakes or Anytime Energy Bars. Why? Because traditional fueling gels and drinks use carbohydrates that break down too fast to tolerate, causing gastrointestinal distress. But, we get it—you can't always make or carry real food—you want power in a bottle. We've discovered the answer in a better carbohydrate (with a funny name) that digests steadily like real food does: Cluster Dextrin. One serving of Superfuel gives you 400 calories, powered by Cluster Dextrin, plus the electrolytes lost in sweat to fuel and hydrate your biggest days. We've tested this product for over 20 months with the world's greatest athletes, including Gold Medalist Triathlete Gwen Jorgensen and the EF Education First Pro Cycling team. It has allowed these athletes to drink their fuel on some of the longest and most intense events in the world when they can't eat real food without causing gastrointestinal distress. Use it when there's no time to chew. NON-GMO, GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, KOSHER, VEGAN

- The premium nutrition provided in the new EFS is redefining the limits of nutrition so athletes can redefine their endurance limits - 1160mg of electrolytes, twice the amount of traditional mixes - Improved flavor means it tastes great at full concentration or beyond - More carbohydrates from more sources, including complex carbs for prolonged energy and complex carbs for immediate energy - 30 servings

Skratch Labs Sport Energy Chews are made with simple ingredients and flavored with only real fruit to create an energy chew with a clean bite that isn’t coated in wax. The result is a subtle taste that lets you fuel your active lifestyle with a functional food.

More Versatile Than Other Energy Gels Honey Stinger Caffeinated Energy Gels may be consumed straight from the packet before or during activity, spread on toast, stirred into tea, or anything else you can think of. All flavors mix well with water to make a natural energy drink. When to Consume Honey Stinger Gels are optimized for efficient fueling before and during athletic efforts. Gels provide instant, honey-powered energy that lasts, which delays muscle fatigue and gives your body the power to achieve your goals. Chocolate An energy gel formulated to satisfy that chocolate craving. Utilizing our organic gel formula and naturally caffeinated with Green Tea Extract, this gel has the great taste of a mouth-watering chocolate dessert. Certified Gluten-Free with organic tapioca syrup, organic honey, added electrolytes and natural chocolate flavor, this gel will keep you fueled for any athletic endeavor. Strawberry Kiwi Utilizing our organic gel formula and naturally caffeinated with Green Tea Extract, this gel boasts hints of both sweet and tangy. Certified Gluten-Free with organic tapioca syrup, organic honey, added electrolytes and natural strawberry and kiwi flavors, this gel will keep you fueled for any athletic endeavor. Ginsting Ginsting contains Siberian ginseng with an additional 32mg of caffeine from kola nut extract. The Ginsting Gel is Certified Gluten -Free, uses the same base ingredients as the Gold and boasts a richer, darker honey flavor derived from the kola nut. Ginsting Gel provides the benefits of caffeine and ginseng that many athletes are looking for.

Caffeinated Tailwind meets all your calorie, hydration, and electrolyte needs just like you'd expect, plus it adds 35mg of caffeine per 100 calories. Caffeine is proven to significantly enhance high-intensity and endurance performance. - Caffeine boost when you need that extra kick - Complete calories, electrolytes, and hydration: Ditch the gels, chews, and pills, and go all day with just Tailwind. - No gut bombs: Stomach problems? You’ll love Tailwind. Unless you enjoy being doubled over, retching. - Tasty all day: Clean, light flavors taste better the longer you go. - Hydration pack love: Dissolves on contact and cleans up with a quick rinse. No film, aftertaste or science experiments! - All natural: Crystal clear with no dyes, preservatives or 4-syllable magical ingredients. USAGE Usage is similar to regular Tailwind except that we recommend limiting continuous use to 6 hours or less to avoid building up a high concentration. Each scoop contains 100 calories and 35mg of caffeine. For endurance workouts, mix 2-3 scoops per 24 oz of water per hour. Adjust to your personal calorie needs during training, using hunger as a guide. When it’s dialed in, you’ll feel satisfied and energetic, not hungry or full. On hot days, keep the same calories per hour, but increase water. To use in combo with other foods, reduce Tailwind intake by the calories you’re consuming elsewhere to avoid overloading the gut. For shorter workouts (<2hr), you can use less Tailwind to taste. Tailwind stick packs are perfect for fueling on the go. Just tear and pour into a water bottle for 200 calories of Tailwind goodness, no mess, no fuss.  ALL NATURAL AND ORGANIC INGREDIENTS Non-GMO Dextrose (Glucose), Non-GMO Sucrose, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sea Salt, Organic Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Organic Caffeine Gluten free/vegan/no soy/no dairy

Good digestive and immune health are essential for recovery and continued performance. ROCTANE Probiotic Plus Capsules deliver 10 billion CFUs of probiotics per serving can help promote the growth of beneficial gut microflora… also known as the good type of bacteria.† A happy gut can help support your immune system, so that you can stay strong and keep on training and racing. We’ve also included ginger and licorice root extract, which can help soothe occasional gastrointestinal distress. Happy Gut, Happy Athlete ROCTANE Probiotic Plus Capsules deliver 10 billion CFU’s of probiotics per serving, along with ginger and licorice root extract which can help soothe occasional gastrointestinal distress.† We recommend taking two ROCTANE Probiotic Plus Capsules every morning to keep your gut happy and help support your immune system. This bottle has 60 capsules, so you’ll be set for a whole month!

- Use: Ideal for repeated hard training sessions - Increase the body's ability to adapt to high levels of physical stress - Improves aerobic performance, power, strength and enhance VO2 Max - Delivers 1500mg of Beta-Alanine - Modulate cortisol - Premium grade Rhodiola & Cordyceps

For use before, during, and after activity, GU's BCAA Capsules help maintain mental clarity, prevent muscle tissue damage, and enhance muscle growth. Each capsule delivers a 4:1:1 ratio of the three BCAAs (leucine, valine, and isoleucine) along with B Vitamins that facilitate muscle tissue recovery and reduce nausea during exercise. Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are the three amino acids responsible for helping to reduce muscle fatigue, speed recovery, and decrease the loss of other amino acids from muscle during exercise. These building blocks of proteins can be found naturally in your diet and are essential to maintaining a positive balance between muscle damage and muscle repair. When: Anytime is a good time to prevent muscle tissue damage. Taking BCAA capsules before, during, and after exercise helps decrease muscle tissue damage as a result of strenuous exercise.