Beyond BCAA is an amino-acid supplement made by EHP Labs.
It’s designed to prevent muscle breakdown during your workouts and improve recovery.
EHP Labs is an American Supplement brand, founded in the state of Utah in 2011.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
BCAAs
Branched-chain amino acids, or BCAAs, are the amino acids that are involved in muscle development.
Research has shown that it reduces the production of stress hormones during exercise, and minimises recovery time (1).
Beyond BCAA also includes a metabolite of leucine called HICA, which may also promote muscle growth.
Citrulline Malate
Citrulline is an amino acid that improves endurance. In the malate form, it can also reduce muscle soreness (2).
The optimal dose is 6-8g, pre-workout.
Coconut Water Extract
Coconut water is a great source of electrolytes, and is effective for boosting rehydration after exercise (3, 4).
Tyrosine
Tyrosine is another type of amino acid, which can improve mood and lower fatigue (5).
500-2,000mg is an effective dose.
Who Takes It?
Athletes who want to reduce muscle breakdown and improve recovery from their workouts will benefit from Beyond BCAA.
How to Take
Mix 1 scoop (9.4g) with 350mL cold water, and consume during your workout.
Side Effects
It is recommended not to take tyrosine along with any other medications, or if you have a hyperthyroid condition.
Pros
- Extra citrulline malate for improved recovery
- Coconut water extract improves rehydration.
Cons
- Somewhat small dose of BCAAs per scoop.
Conclusion
Beyond BCAA is a great amino acid product that contains extra ingredients to help with recovery.
Although most of its ingredient doses are on the low side, double-scooping should get around this problem.
