Branched Chain Amino Acids BCAA
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Branched Chain Amino Acids BCAA Lemon Lime Flavour, SD Pharmaceuticals BRANCHED CHAIN AMINO ACIDS BCAA, SD Pharmaceuticals Branched Chain Amino Acids BCAA Lemon Lime Flavour
- Licence holder
- SAGA Sciences Canada, Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80056377
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 10 December 2014
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Poudre pour solution
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| L-Leucine | 1,500 milligramme | Not calculated |
| L-valine | 1,000 milligramme | Not calculated |
| L-Isoleucine | 834 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Panax ginseng Source : Panax ginseng - racine | 2.5 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Astragalus membranaceus Source : Astragalus membranaceus - racine | 2.5 milligramme | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Calcium Silicate, Saveur de citron-lime, Sucralose, Acide citrique, FD&C Yellow No. 5, Dioxyde de silicium, Lécithine, Maltodextrine
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 1 Mesures | 1 day |
Uses authorised in Canada
Workout supplement. Athletic support. Source of essential amino acids for the maintenance of good health. Source of essential amino acids involved in muscle protein synthesis. Assists in the building of lean muscle [tissue/mass] when combined with regular [weight/resistance] training and a healthy balanced diet. Source of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which are involved in protein synthesis.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Effets indésirables connus
Some people may experience insomnia, anxiety, or headaches, in which case, discontinue use.
- Précautions et mises en garde
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare practitioner before using this product. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking antidepressant medications. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking blood thinners or digoxin. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have an auto-immune disorder.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80056377
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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