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Nutricost

BCAA 1000 mg

2 Capsules · 250 servings · $0.09/serving

Under-dosed

Every active here is dosed below the amount studied to work. See how each one compares in the breakdown below.

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Ingredients (4)

L-Leucine

25%

Dose

500 mg

Target

2000–5000 mg

Form

2:1:1 BCAA

20%

Dose

1000 mg

Target

5000–10000 mg

Form

L-Valine

17%

Dose

250 mg

Target

1500–4000 mg

Form

L-Isoleucine

17%

Dose

250 mg

Target

1500–4000 mg

Form

Other Ingredients (4)

Rice FlourFiller

Rice-based ingredients carry risk of inorganic arsenic contamination (FDA and Consumer Reports). Rice accumulates arsenic from soil at higher rates than other grains. Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

GelatinCapsule

Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.