BCAA Ethyl Ester (BCAAE2™) Ester-Sorb™ Technology

Axis Labs® introduces BCAA Ethyl Ester (BCAAE2™); an anti-catabolic powerhouse. Axis Labs® BCAAE2™ is a high potency formula containing the essential amino acids L-Leucine, L-Valine and L-Isoleucine in a revolutionary ethyl ester form and in a specific ratio to maximize their effectiveness. These three protein sparing amino acids are known as branched chain amino acids, and play important roles in protein synthesis and energy metabolism. Your body can not manufacture its own branch chain amino acids, so they must be supplied through your diet. Studies have shown that they are important for a variety of reasons including muscle growth and recuperation. BCAAE2™ is truly at the forefront of biochemically engineered supplements.

BCAA Ethyl Ester (BCAAE2™) Highlights:
• Dramatically more Potent than Regular BCAA's
• Unmatched BCAA Absorption and Utilization
• Potent Anabolic Activity to Increase Muscle Growth
    - Increased Protein Synthesis and Nitrogen Retention
    - Maintain Positive Nitrogen Balance Between Meals
• Potent Anti-Catabolic Activity to Inhibit Muscle Breakdown
    - Muscle sparing
    - Glycogen sparing
• Improved and Increased Muscle Recovery
    - Lower lactate production
• Specific 2:1:1 BCAA Ratio to Significantly Improve Effects

Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) function by increasing protein synthesis and nitrogen retention. Athletes and bodybuilders recognize that protein synthesis and nitrogen retention are important anabolic functions required for muscle growth. Axis Labs® BCAAE2™ help fuel muscle growth and are dramatically more potent than regular Branch Chain Amino Acids. But the important benefits of BCAAE2™ aren’t limited to muscle growth. They can also aid in recuperation by decreasing lactic acid levels in muscle cells. Branch Chain Amino Acids can also aide in recuperation by increasing muscle glycogen concentration to a greater degree than carbohydrates alone. Additionally, BCAAs have a glycogen sparing effect during exercise. This is a great benefit, and can an athlete reach new levels of intensity. Because of their anticatabolic effect BCAAs may also help during extreme dieting by preventing muscle tissue breakdown.

Axis Labs® BCAAE2™ are an amazing advance in scientific supplement technology, that are much more effective than traditional BCAA supplements. The ethyl ester technology we use allows the BCAAs to be much more bioavailable. They are not broken down by the body as quickly as normal amino acids and they can enter the blood stream from the GI tract more readily.

Limited absorption through the digestive tract has plagued other BCAA products since they were first released. Regular BCAAs are degraded rapidly, leaving small amounts of the original dose active. Because of the rapid breakdown of BCAAs, their ability to promote muscle growth is limited. The limited potential of BCAAs has historically been a problem, until now.

The reason BCAAE2™ is much more effective than other BCAA products is because of the ethyl ester added to each BCAA molecule. In fact, BCAAE2™ utilizes the same ethyl ester delivery technology that makes our NE2™ many times more effective than regular L-Arginine. The ethyl ester makes the BCAA’s less polar and therefore more easily absorbed in the digestive tract. Because of this design, each amino acid can pass through the intestine largely intact. The ethyl ester also protects the BCAA molecules from rapid degradation, making them much more effective in smaller doses than other BCAA products. BCAAE2™ is superior in design to all other current BCAA products on the market and after one week of use, you will never train without them again. BCAAE2™ provides a much more effective and efficient way to experience the benefits of BCAA supplementation. If you are ready to take training to the next level and record muscle growth, then you are ready for BCAAE2™.

Demand more from your BCAA's. Demand Axis Labs® BCAA Ethyl Ester!

Supplement Facts Serving Size: 4 Capsules Servings per Container: 45
	Amount Per Serving	%DV*
BCAAE2™ Matrix	3,200mg
L-Leucine Ethyl Ester HCI	1,600mg	†
L-Isoleucine Ethyl Ester HCI	800mg	†
L-Valine Ethyl Ester HCI	800mg	†
* Daily values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet † Daily value (DV) not established

Other Ingredients: Magnesium stearate, gelatin.

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 to 4 capsules 1 to 3 times daily, preferably prior to and after exercise and/or with meals.

Store in a cool place. Protect from heat, light and moisture.

WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. This product is not intended for anyone under the age of 16. Consult your physician before using any dietary supplement. Do not take this product if you have any medical condition and/or are taking any prescription medication(s). Discontinue use if experiencing any adverse side effects.

Manufactured with pride in the USA.
BCAAE2™ and Ester-Sorb™ registered trademark of Axis Labs®.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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