Scitec BCAA Xpress

🧬 5000mg of BCAAs per 7g serving — the 2:1:1 leucine-dominant ratio

Each 7g serving provides 5000mg of BCAAs in the 2:1:1 ratio — L-leucine at 2500mg as the dominant fraction, with L-isoleucine and L-valine at 1250mg each. The 2:1:1 ratio mirrors the natural BCAA proportions in muscle protein and is the ratio used in the majority of BCAA supplementation research. Leucine at 2500mg per serving provides a meaningful mTOR signalling dose — the biochemical trigger for muscle protein synthesis — while isoleucine supports glucose metabolism and glycogen replenishment, and valine contributes to energy production during exercise.

💧 Intra-workout drink format — palatable BCAAs every session

The fundamental competitive advantage of BCAA Xpress over BCAA tablets is the drinking experience. Pure BCAAs are bitter — a deterrent to consistent supplementation, particularly during training when taste matters most. BCAA Xpress resolves this completely through seven carefully developed flavour profiles, each using flavour-appropriate acidity systems (citric acid for citrus-forward flavours, malic acid for fruit flavours) and natural or synthetic colourings for visual appeal. The result is a refreshing cold drink that athletes look forward to consuming rather than tolerating.

🌿 Sugar-free, lactose-free, vegan-compatible

BCAA Xpress is sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame K — both zero-calorie sweeteners — with no added sugar. The lactose content of the ready-to-drink preparation is below 0.5g per 100ml (EU lactose-free threshold). The amino acids are produced through fermentation — no animal protein hydrolysis. Sugar-free (in the ready-to-drink format), lactose-free and vegan-compatible across all 7 stocked flavours.

🍋 Seven distinct flavour profiles — no flavour fatigue

The 7 stocked flavours span classic fruit (Apple, Pear, Mango), citrus (Pink Lemonade, Red Orange), refreshing (Melon, Cola-Lime) and distinctive (Cola-Lime) profiles — providing enough variety for daily consumption across different training moments and seasonal preferences without flavour fatigue.

🎯 Goal guide

🏋️ Mass gain: 1 serving/training day — intra-workout or post-workout. 5000mg BCAAs per session to maintain the anabolic environment during and after training.

🔥 Weight loss / cutting: 1 to 2 servings/day. BCAAs are particularly effective for muscle mass preservation during caloric restriction — leucine continues to drive mTOR-mediated protein synthesis even when total caloric intake is reduced.

⚖️ Endurance training: 1 serving during long sessions (>60 minutes). Continuous BCAA availability during aerobic exercise reduces the degree of BCAA oxidation for fuel, sparing muscle protein.

Serving suggestion

Mix ¾ scoop (7g) in 300ml of cold water. Shake or stir until fully dissolved. Consume before, during or after training. Adjust water volume to preference — more water for a lighter, more refreshing drink during long sessions; less water for a more concentrated pre-workout shot.

Best times to enjoy it

⏰ Before training — pre-loading plasma BCAAs

Consuming a serving 20 to 30 minutes before training elevates plasma leucine before the first set, reducing exercise-induced muscle protein breakdown from the start of the session. Particularly effective for morning training in a fasted or semi-fasted state.

🏋️ During training — intra-workout sipping (primary recommendation)

Sipping BCAA Xpress continuously throughout the training session (over 45 to 90 minutes) maintains plasma BCAA levels during active amino acid oxidation. For sessions exceeding 60 minutes, intra-workout BCAA supplementation significantly reduces the degree of BCAA oxidation for energy, blunting training-induced muscle protein breakdown.

🕐 After training — post-workout recovery

A serving immediately after training provides the BCAA stimulus during the post-workout anabolic window — when mTOR signalling, muscle insulin sensitivity and glycogen transporter activity are all elevated. Best combined with a protein shake (Scitec 100% Whey Protein Professional) for a complete post-workout amino acid strategy.

Dilution guide

Per-flavour ingredient lists (7 stocked flavours)

🥭 Mango:

L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, flavouring (mango), acidity regulator (DL-malic acid), thickener (xanthan gum), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), colour (Sunset Yellow FCF E110*).

🍐 Pear:

L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, flavouring (pear), acidity regulators (DL-malic acid, citric acid anhydrous), thickener (xanthan gum), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K).

🥤 Cola-Lime:

L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, dextrose, flavouring (cola), acidity regulator (citric acid anhydrous), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), colour (sulphite ammonia caramel).

🍈 Melon:

L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, flavouring (melon), acidity regulator (DL-malic acid), thickener (xanthan gum), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), colours (riboflavin, Sunset Yellow FCF E110*).

🍏 Apple:

L-leucine, acidity regulator (citric acid anhydrous), L-isoleucine, L-valine, flavouring (apple), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), dextrose, malt extract (barley), colour (riboflavin).

🍊 Red Orange (Blood Orange):

L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, flavouring (blood orange), acidity regulator (DL-malic acid), thickener (xanthan gum), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), colours (beetroot juice, turmeric, Carmoisine E122*).

🍋 Pink Lemonade:

L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, acidity regulator (citric acid anhydrous), flavouring (pink lemonade), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), colour (beetroot red).

Key ingredient breakdown

Allergens and colouring warnings

All variants: no declared allergens in the active formula beyond Apple (gluten). Produced in a facility processing milk, egg, soy, peanuts, nuts, celery, fish, crustaceans, molluscs and sulphur dioxide.

Product characteristics:

• 5000mg BCAAs (2:1:1) per 7g serving
• Sugar-free (ready-to-drink)
• Lactose-free (<0.5g/100ml ready-to-drink)
• Gluten-free all flavours except Apple (contains barley malt)
• Vegan-compatible

Active ingredient content per serving (7g = ¾ scoop)

Nutritional values per serving (7g in 300ml water)

Formats disponibles

Q1 — Why does BCAA Xpress powder taste better than BCAA tablets?

Pure BCAAs — particularly L-leucine — have a strong, bitter amino acid taste that is unpleasant to many athletes, especially when consumed during training when taste sensitivity is heightened. BCAA Xpress addresses this through a complete flavour system: natural or artificial flavourings for the base character, acidity regulators (citric acid or malic acid) for tartness and freshness, and sucralose plus acesulfame K for sweetness — all calibrated specifically for each flavour profile. The result is a cold drink that provides the full amino acid dose in a format that athletes genuinely enjoy consuming during training, rather than a bitter tablet swallowed as quickly as possible between sets.

Q2 — Why does the Apple flavour contain gluten when the others do not?

The Apple variant uses malt extract from barley as part of its flavouring system — malt extract (from barley) contains gluten-derived compounds that make it unsuitable for individuals with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance. None of the other six stocked flavours use malt extract. For individuals who require a strictly gluten-free BCAA powder, any of the six remaining stocked flavours (Mango, Pear, Cola-Lime, Melon, Red Orange, Pink Lemonade) are appropriate. The Apple variant should have a clearly visible gluten allergen declaration on its product page.

Q3 — Which flavours have no synthetic colouring warnings?

Pear, Cola-Lime and Pink Lemonade carry no Sunset Yellow (E110) or Carmoisine (E122) synthetic colouring — and therefore do not require the mandatory EU warning about adverse effects on children’s activity and attention. Pear uses no colouring at all. Pink Lemonade uses beetroot red — a natural plant-derived colour. Cola-Lime uses sulphite ammonia caramel. For parents buying BCAA supplements for young athletes or for consumers who prefer to avoid synthetic food colourings, Pear and Pink Lemonade are the cleanest colouring profiles in the range.

Q4 — How does BCAA Xpress compare to BCAA + Glutamine Xpress?

Both are flavoured BCAA powders from Scitec, but with meaningful formula differences. BCAA Xpress (280g / 40 servings) provides 5000mg of pure BCAAs per 7g serving with no glutamine addition — a pure BCAA product. BCAA + Glutamine Xpress (600g / 100 servings) provides 2500mg BCAAs + 2500mg L-glutamine + 150mg taurine per 6g serving — a broader amino acid formula at a lower BCAA dose per serving. BCAA Xpress is the choice for athletes who want maximum BCAA dose (5g per serving) without glutamine. BCAA + Glutamine Xpress is the choice for athletes who want the BCAA + glutamine combination in a longer-supply, more economical format.

Q5 — With 40 servings per 280g bag, how long does it last?

At 1 serving per training day, 40 servings provides 40 training days — approximately 8 weeks for a 5-day-per-week training schedule. Scitec also offers BCAA Xpress in a 700g format (100 servings — approximately 20 weeks at the same frequency), which is significantly more economical per serving for regular users.