AOR BCAA 5000mg Powder - Workout Recovery | 60 Servings
Visit the AOR Store| Brand | AOR |
| Serving | 5 g powder (1 scoop) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80023609 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- THREE REAL BCAAs, 5000 MG PER SCOOP: A genuine multi-ingredient amino-acid powder - 2500 mg L-Leucine, 1250 mg L-Isoleucine and 1250 mg L-Valine (the studied 2:1:1 ratio) in every 5 g scoop.
- WORKOUT PERFORMANCE, ENERGY & FOCUS: Supports workout performance, energy and focus, so you can push through your training session.
- EASES POST-WORKOUT SORENESS: Helps ease post-workout muscle soreness and supports faster muscle repair and recovery between sessions.
- HYDRATION & PRE/INTRA-WORKOUT SUPPORT: Mix a scoop into water or juice before or during training for hydration alongside your amino acid intake.
- MUSCLE MASS & STRENGTH SUPPORT: The branched-chain amino acids L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine support muscle mass and strength gains.
- VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, NON-GMO: A clean formula that's vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO, with only one non-medicinal ingredient (sunflower lecithin).
- EASY TO MIX: Dissolves into water or juice for a simple daily addition to your routine - just one scoop, once a day, before a meal.
- TRUSTED CANADIAN QUALITY: Made in Canada in a GMP-compliant facility by Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR), licensed under Health Canada NPN 80023609.
Product description
AOR BCAA 5000mg - Branched-Chain Amino Acids for Recovery & Performance
A 2:1:1 ratio of the three branched-chain amino acids - L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine - delivering 5000 mg per scoop to support workout performance, energy, focus and post-exercise muscle recovery. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80023609.
Why AOR BCAA
Three branched-chain amino acids working together in the studied 2:1:1 ratio - not just isolated filler.
Backed by science
L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine are essential amino acids the body cannot make on its own. Research links this trio to muscle protein synthesis, exercise recovery and reduced post-workout fatigue.
The AOR difference
5000 mg of BCAAs per scoop in the studied 2:1:1 ratio (L-Leucine 2500 mg, L-Isoleucine 1250 mg, L-Valine 1250 mg) - vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free and made in Canada.
Advanced Ingredients, Superior Results
Three branched-chain amino acids in the studied 2:1:1 ratio - each with a distinct role in muscle recovery, energy and performance.
L-Leucine
The most studied of the three BCAAs - leucine directly activates the mTOR signaling pathway, the body's key trigger for starting muscle protein synthesis after exercise.
2500 mg per scoopL-Isoleucine
Distinct from leucine's signaling role, isoleucine has been shown in research to support glucose uptake into skeletal muscle - a metabolic role separate from leucine's.
1250 mg per scoop
L-Valine
Valine is broken down into metabolites such as BAIBA, which are released by muscle during exercise and support the body's energy expenditure.
1250 mg per scoopAOR BCAA: Supplement Facts
Medicinal Ingredients (per 5 g scoop)
- L-Leucine2500 mg
- L-Isoleucine1250 mg
- L-Valine1250 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Lecithin (sunflower). Contains a corn-derived ingredient.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Source of branched chain amino acids (BCAA) - L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine - which are involved in protein synthesis.
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 1 scoop (5 g) mixed with water or juice daily before a meal, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Cautions and Warnings: Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 90 days, if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you have been instructed to follow a low protein diet. This product contains a corn-derived ingredient; do not consume if you have such an allergy. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the safety seal is broken.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than shown on our website. Always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.
Ingrédients médicinaux (par cuillerée de 5 g)
- L-Leucine2500 mg
- L-Isoleucine1250 mg
- L-Valine1250 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Lécithine (de tournesol). Contient un ingrédient dérivé du maïs.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Source d'acides aminés à chaîne ramifiée (BCAA) - L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine et L-Valine - jouant un rôle dans la synthèse des protéines.
Dose recommandée (Adultes de 18 ans et plus) : Prendre 1 cuillerée (5 g) mélangée à de l'eau ou du jus, une fois par jour avant un repas, ou selon les recommandations d'un professionnel de la santé qualifié.
Mises en garde et précautions : Ne pas utiliser ce produit si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez. Consulter un professionnel de la santé pour une utilisation au-delà de 90 jours, si vous avez un trouble du foie ou des reins, ou si vous devez suivre un régime à faible teneur en protéines. Ce produit contient un ingrédient dérivé du maïs; ne pas consommer si vous avez une telle allergie. Garder hors de la portée des enfants. Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé.
NPN 80023609
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy AOR BCAA
Three branched-chain amino acids, one studied ratio - four ways they support an active routine.
Recovery & Soreness
Helps ease post-workout muscle soreness and supports faster muscle repair and recovery between sessions.
Energy & Performance
Supports workout performance, energy and focus, with hydration and pre/intra-workout support.
Muscle Mass & Strength
The 2:1:1 ratio of L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine supports muscle mass and strength gains.
Clean, Easy Formula
Vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO with just one non-medicinal ingredient - one scoop in water or juice, once a day.
Inside every scoop
Three branched-chain amino acids - 5000 mg per scoop in the studied 2:1:1 ratio, with no artificial fillers.
How AOR compares
Why a studied 2:1:1 BCAA ratio matters.
| AOR BCAA | Typical blends | Bargain powders | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCAA ratio | 2:1:1 (studied) | Often unbalanced | Rarely disclosed |
| BCAAs per serving | 5000 mg | Lower or combined | Often under-dosed |
| Non-medicinal ingredients | Lecithin only | Fillers possible | Fillers / impurities |
| Sourcing | Made in Canada | Varies | Unclear |
| Allergen profile | Vegan · Non-GMO · Gluten-free | Varies | May contain allergens |
| Quality standard | GMP · NPN-licensed | Varies | Often uncertified |
How to use
Measure
Scoop one level 5 g serving (1 scoop) of BCAA powder.
Mix
Stir into a glass of water or juice until dissolved.
Take before a meal
Take once daily before a meal, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Stay consistent
Use daily around training days; one 300 g jar provides 60 servings.
What the research says about BCAAs
Peer-reviewed studies and reviews on the branched-chain amino acids L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine - shared for education, not as claims about this finished product. AOR BCAA's claims are the statements authorized under its Natural Health Product licence, NPN 80023609.
How BCAAs support the muscle-building signal
A 2023 review examined how branched-chain amino acids influence both muscle protein synthesis and muscle protein breakdown, the two processes that determine whether muscle tissue is built or lost.
ReviewLeucine's distinct metabolic role
A review described leucine and its metabolites as key regulators of protein turnover and energy metabolism, highlighting a role distinct from the other branched-chain amino acids.
ReviewLeucine's mTOR activation
Research shows leucine stimulates muscle protein synthesis in part by directly activating the mTOR signaling pathway, an effect enhanced when leucine is combined with resistance exercise.
Animal studyLess soreness after squats
In a controlled trial, women who took BCAAs before a session of squat exercise reported less delayed-onset muscle soreness in the days that followed than those given a placebo.
Human RCTMeta-analysis on post-exercise soreness
A meta-analysis pooling multiple controlled trials found that BCAA supplementation was associated with reduced muscle soreness following exercise, compared with placebo.
Meta-analysisSystematic review on DOMS
A systematic review evaluated the use of BCAAs to decrease delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after a single bout of exercise, summarizing findings across the available trials.
Systematic reviewThe central fatigue hypothesis
A foundational paper proposed the central fatigue hypothesis: branched-chain amino acids may help limit the brain's uptake of tryptophan during prolonged exercise, a pathway linked to perceived fatigue.
ReviewAmino acids compete for brain uptake
A review discussed how branched-chain amino acids compete with tryptophan for the same transporter into the brain, a mechanism proposed to influence central fatigue during prolonged exercise.
ReviewBCAAs and central fatigue
A review examined the evidence connecting branched-chain amino acid availability to the central fatigue pathway during sustained physical activity.
ReviewTiming and muscle recovery
A 2025 study examined how the timing of BCAA supplementation around resistance exercise affects markers of muscle recovery in the days that follow.
Human studySystematic review in athletes
A systematic review of oral BCAA supplementation in athletes summarized the evidence on recovery, muscle soreness and performance markers across the available trials.
Systematic reviewAttenuating exercise-induced muscle damage
A 2024 study examined nutritional interventions, including BCAA supplementation, for attenuating muscle damage biomarkers and soreness following a bout of exercise-induced muscle damage.
Human studyExercise efficiency and post-exercise fatigue
A double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial in active young men found that BCAA supplementation improved fat oxidation and cycling efficiency during exercise and reduced perceived fatigue afterward.
Human RCTAmino acids during endurance exercise
A review discussed the roles amino acids, including the branched-chain amino acids, play in fuel provision and fatigue during prolonged endurance exercise.
ReviewPeripheral fatigue and hormones
A study measured peripheral fatigue markers and hormone responses following branched-chain amino acid ingestion combined with exercise.
Human studyPosition stand on protein and exercise
The International Society of Sports Nutrition's position stand reviewed the evidence on protein and amino acid intake for exercising individuals, including established practices for timing and dosing.
Position standDose-ranging human safety data
A randomized controlled trial testing oral BCAA doses up to 54 g per day in young people reported no serious adverse events, with only mild, infrequent gastrointestinal effects at the highest doses tested.
Human RCTDecades of BCAA research
A review summarized more than 50 years of research into branched-chain amino acid metabolism and supplementation, noting their long history of study as essential, protein-building amino acids.
ReviewDose-response for muscle building
A controlled study found that muscle protein synthesis after resistance exercise rose with the amount of protein consumed, reaching a plateau around 20 g - foundational work behind modern serving-size guidance.
Human studyLeucine dose and endurance exercise
A study examined how different doses of a protein-leucine blend affected muscle protein synthesis after a bout of endurance exercise.
Human studyEstablishing amino acid requirements
A 2025 systematic review evaluated the research methods, including nitrogen balance studies, used to establish dietary protein and indispensable amino acid requirements across the lifespan.
Systematic reviewLeucine stands apart
A laboratory study comparing all the essential amino acids found leucine uniquely potent at activating the anabolic signaling pathway linked to muscle protein synthesis, well above the effect of isoleucine, valine, or any other essential amino acid tested.
Lab studyIsoleucine and glucose uptake
A study found that isoleucine, unlike some other amino acids, lowered blood glucose and increased glucose uptake into skeletal muscle in an animal model - a distinct metabolic role from leucine's.
Animal studyValine's distinct metabolite
A review described how a metabolite of valine is released by skeletal muscle during exercise and acts on other tissues to increase energy expenditure - a role separate from leucine's muscle-building signal.
ReviewFrequently asked questions
What is BCAA and what does it do?
BCAA stands for branched-chain amino acids: L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine. These essential amino acids are involved in protein synthesis, and are commonly used to support workout performance, energy, recovery and muscle mass.
How do I take it?
Adults 18 years and older take 1 scoop (5 g) mixed with water or juice daily before a meal, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
What ratio of amino acids does it contain?
Each scoop delivers the studied 2:1:1 ratio: 2500 mg L-Leucine, 1250 mg L-Isoleucine and 1250 mg L-Valine - 5000 mg of BCAAs in total.
Is it vegan?
Yes. AOR BCAA is vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free.
What's in it besides the amino acids?
The only non-medicinal ingredient is lecithin (derived from sunflower). The product contains a corn-derived ingredient, so anyone with a corn allergy should not consume it.
Who should not use it?
Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 90 days, if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you have been instructed to follow a low protein diet.
How long does one jar last?
The 300 g jar provides 60 servings - about two months at one scoop per day.
Where do I buy it?
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Support workout recovery, energy & performance the easy way
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Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80023609. Source of branched chain amino acids (BCAA), which are involved in protein synthesis. The research summaries below concern the branched-chain amino acids L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product. Read and follow the label. Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 90 days, if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you have been instructed to follow a low protein diet. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 90 days, if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you have been instructed to follow a low protein diet. This product contains a corn-derived ingredient; do not consume if you have such an allergy. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the safety seal is broken.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Source of branched chain amino acids (BCAA) - L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine - which are involved in protein synthesis.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (per 5 g / 1 scoop): L-Leucine 2500 mg, L-Isoleucine 1250 mg, L-Valine 1250 mg. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Lecithin (sunflower). Contains a corn-derived ingredient. Vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free. NMIs are subject to change - always read and follow the label.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 1 scoop (5 g) mixed with water or juice daily before a meal, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
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