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Branched-chain amino acids in the classic 2:1:1 leucine-heavy ratio
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BCAA 2:1:1 is a blend of branched-chain amino acids, which are the building blocks used by the body to create proteins. These specific amino acids are "branched" because of their unique chemical structure. This particular version uses a classic ratio consisting of two parts leucine, one part isoleucine, and one part valine.
It is primarily used by people who exercise to help support muscle recovery and reduce soreness. The high amount of leucine is included because it is the most important of the three for triggering muscle protein synthesis, which is the process the body uses to repair and grow muscle tissue.
To make this supplement, manufacturers start with raw amino acids that are typically produced through fermentation. These powders are precisely weighed and blended together to ensure the 2:1:1 ratio is consistent throughout the batch. The final mixture is then packed into tubs as a powder or enclosed in capsules for sale.
This ingredient generally sits in a mid-range price bracket. This is because the raw amino acids are relatively inexpensive to source and the blending process is simple, but the cost is kept from being very low due to the high demand and competition among sports nutrition brands.
| Purpose | Typical studied dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| stimulate muscle protein synthesis, reduce muscle protein breakdown, exercise induced muscle damage and fatigue | 77 milligrams per kilogram to 3 grams per kilogram | emerging |
| reduce soreness and abolish reduction of power output after high volume squat exercises | 100 milligrams per kilogram | limited |
| promote fat loss and lean mass accrual | 14 grams daily | limited |
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Branched-chain amino acids in the classic 2:1:1 leucine-heavy ratio
We rank BCAA 2:1:1 by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.
Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.
Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.