BCAA
Source Naturals BCAA is a protein supplement with L-Glutamine, L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine, Vitamin B6, B12, and Zinc. It supports muscle protein synthesis and recovery. Ideal for athletes and individuals seeking to maintain muscle mass.
About This Product
BCAA by Source Naturals is a protein supplement containing 8 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 68/100 (Grade C-).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, L-Glutamine and 1 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +4 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (8 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 8.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 353.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Zinc | 3.000 mg | Under |
| L-Glutamine | 400.000 mg | High |
| L-Leucine | 900.000 mg | High |
| L-Isoleucine | 450.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Valine | 450.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
