AminoXcel By BCS LABS


BCS Labs is excited to release what we believe is the strongest and most effective
Branch Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) formula on the market today, Amino Xcel! The reason
we believe this is simple, we use the clinically validated doses of several
compounds in Amino Xcel for sports performance! Let’s take a look at these compounds
and their attributes:


Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)

Branched Chain Amino Acids are the building blocks of muscle mass and size. They are
metabolized directly in the muscle and may improve nitrogen retention by sparing
other amino acid groups for repair and rebuilding. The Branched Chain Amino Acids
(BCAA’s) are essential in that the body cannot make them from other compounds. In
recent times, these amino acids have been investigated for their potential
anti-catabolic (preventing muscle breakdown) and anabolic (muscle building) effects.
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) provide metabolic energy while you train. While
BCAAs play an important role in muscle growth, the amino acid L-Leucine has been
shown to play the most critical role in stimulating muscle protein synthesis through
multiple mechanisms of action, including mTor and P13K stimulation (protein
synthesis regulators).

alpha-hydroxy-isocaproic acid (HICA)

We are very excited about this compound as it shows great potential! HICA is a
metabolite of the Branched Chain Amino Acid L-Leucine, which helps to support lean
mass and strength gains.* According to the clinical and experimental studies, HICA
can also be considered as an anti-catabolic substance.* Amino Xcel uses the
clinically studied dose of HICA (per 2 scoops) and when taken by weight training
athletes, it helps to support an increase in muscle and decrease training-induced
muscle soreness.*

Magnesium Glycyl Glutamine Chelate

Magnesium Glycyl Glutamine chelate is the only stabilized Glutamine in the world
which is patented by Albion Minerals. L-Glutamine is an amino acid that serves as a
necessary building block for protein in the body. It is also the amino acid lost in
the greatest quantity during strenuous exercise. In fact, countless research has
shown that L-Glutamine is consistently deficient in athletes during and after
exercise sessions. In addition, people suffering from illness and disease have been
shown to be deficient in L-Glutamine, which is essential for the body to repair
itself. When an individual is in a catabolic state due to strenuous physical
activity, illness, injury or nutritional imbalances, L-Glutamine homeostasis can be
compromised. Supplemental L-Glutamine is required to restore plasma L-Glutamine
levels, protect L-Glutamine stores, and help conserve lean muscle mass. It is also
important to point out that Magnesium is a part of what makes up Magnesium Glycyl
Glutamine Chelate and is one of the most essential minerals that the body uses
everyday. It is needed for protein and fatty acid formation, activating B vitamins,
forming ATP, and much more! *

L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (LCLT)

L-Carnitine is formed from the amino acids L-lysine and L-methionine in the body for
the purposes of fatty acid metabolism. L-Carnitine shuttles fats from the watery
outer region of cells into mitochondria, where both fats and glucose are broken down
to make ATP. Once fatty acids are transported to the mitochondria (the powerhouse
centers of cells responsible for energy production) they are converted to usable
forms of energy. The L-Tartrate version of L-Carnitine has been suggested to be
superior to L-Carnitine for supporting muscle recovery and promoting a hormonal
balance.* Two recent studies have found that L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (2-3 grams daily
for 3 weeks) decreased the incidence of muscle damage with high-repetition weight
training. The same group showed that supplementation of 2 grams of L-Carnitine
L-Tartrate per day for three weeks caused an increase in the concentration of
androgen receptors.

L-Taurine

As a non-essential amino acid, L-Taurine is one of the most abundant amino acids in
the body which can be found in the central nervous system, white blood cells, the
brain and skeletal muscles. L-Taurine can also be considered a conditionally
essential amino acid as during times of extreme physical exhaustion the body does
not produce enough and supplementation is required. It can help improve exercise
performance and body composition.* Taurine also draws water in muscle cells and acts
as a cell volumizer which in turn draws additional nutrients for recovery and
growth.

Malic Acid

Malic acid may reduce the amount of energy depletion that occurs in the skeletal
muscles during exercise. Malic acid plays a role in your body’s citric acid cycle,
which is the energy-producing metabolic pathway required during movement or any type
of intense exercise. When Malic acid levels in the muscle become depleted, physical
exhaustion may occur which decreases your ability to continue to produce energy
during exercise. Malic acid supplementation may prolong your body’s ability to
produce energy during physical activity and reduce the onset of fatigue.*

Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate/P5P)

Vitamin B6 enhances amino acid metabolism which is why it is included in Amino Xcel.
We didn’t take a shortcut with the lesser and substantionally cheaper Pyridoxine HCI
like most companies do. Instead we chose Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (aka P5P), which is
the main biologically active form of Vitamin B6 and far superior to any other forms
of Vitamin B6 on the nutraceutical market.*

Electrolytes

Amino Xcel also ultilizes an electrolyte blend which includes the patented Calci-K
(Calcium/Potassium/Phosphorus Complex), Sodium Bicarbonate, and Magnesium. This will
help you to train harder, decrease cramping, and increase stamina.*

Directions:

As a dietary supplement, mix one (1) serving of Amino Xcel with 8-10 fluid oz. of
water. Amino Xcel can be consumed before training, between meals, while training,
and post workout to boost your amino acid intake.