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BCAA Big 6 Natural Grape

NOW Sports
4.5
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(76 ratings)
Sodium 240 mg
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Score80
A transparent, high-total BCAA formula with several useful workout additions. Electrolyte breadth is narrow, and citrulline plays only a supporting role.
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Quantity:600 Gram(s) • (32 servings)
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Score 80

A transparent, high-total BCAA formula with several useful workout additions. Electrolyte breadth is narrow, and citrulline plays only a supporting role.
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$26.78($0.83 per serving)
Daily Vita
$ 35.20
Vitacost
$ 26.78
Vitacost
$ 26.78
Pure Formulas
$ 34.47
iHerb
$ 36.75
iHerb
$ 36.75
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Analysis

Leucine, isoleucine, and valine are individually named and supplied at substantial amounts, giving the amino-acid profile unusually clear disclosure. Betaine, glutamine, taurine, and citrulline add workout-oriented breadth.

Sodium may contribute during lighter sessions but falls short of a full hydration strategy for heavy sweating. No quantified potassium or magnesium broadens the electrolyte profile.

The formula makes more sense as an amino-acid workout powder than as a dedicated hydration mix. Its citrulline amount is modest relative to products designed primarily around that ingredient.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a clearly dosed BCAA powder
  • Users wanting amino acids plus betaine and taurine
Best for
  • Amino-acid support around workouts
  • Lighter sessions needing modest sodium

Pros

  • Individual BCAAs are clearly dosed
  • Betaine adds a meaningful complementary active
  • Includes taurine, glutamine, and citrulline

Cons

  • No meaningful potassium or magnesium disclosure
  • Citrulline amount is modest
  • Not a complete hydration formula

Warnings

  • The sodium amount may be insufficient during prolonged heavy sweating
  • A large amino-acid serving may cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users
  • Review the full flavoring label if sensitive to sweeteners or additives

Nutrient quality

90 Highest impact

The core actives reach meaningful amounts for the product’s primary purpose. Form detail is generally useful, though secondary sodium or minor ingredients add little targeted value.

Ingredient transparency

85 Highest impact

Core active amounts are clearly stated without a hidden blend. Complete inactive ingredients and full use directions are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

62 Moderate impact

The aggregate satisfaction signal is moderate and the supplied volume is modest. No specific experience details are supplied to assess repeated complaints, tolerance, or purpose-related outcomes.

Value for money

78 High impact

Meaningful core actives provide favorable or reasonable serving value. Secondary ingredients do not materially inflate the formula, though disclosure gaps limit exact comparison.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
25 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
7 Gram(s)
Sodium
240 mg
Branched-Chain Amino Acids (L-Isoleucine, L-Leucine, L-Valine)
 5 Gram(s)
Betaine Anhydrous (TMG)
 1.5 Gram(s)
L-Citrulline
1 Gram(s)
L-Glutamine
1 Gram(s)
Taurine
1 Gram(s)
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
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Sodium · 240 mg OverallScore70
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Its 240 mg sodium amount may support lighter activity but falls outside the preferred athletic range. The sodium source is not identified, and no supporting electrolytes or buffering minerals broaden the formula. The sodium amount may support lighter activity, though the amino-acid formula lacks electrolyte breadth and source detail.

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82 Performance

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<p>Sodium (215.00mg), Calcium as Calcium Citrate (22.00mg), Calcium as Calcium Gluconate (22.00mg) provides a better-defined or more complete workout hydration option than the original's Sodium (240.00mg), Branched-Chain Amino Acids as L-Isoleucine (5.00Gram(s)), Branched-Chain Amino Acids as L-Leucine (5.00Gram(s)). Its sodium source is not identified and the mineral amounts suit moderate rather than very heavy sweat replacement.</p>
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<p>Sodium as Sodium Bicarbonate (300.00mg), Sodium as Sodium Carbonate (300.00mg), Calcium as Calcium Carbonate (13.00mg) provides a better-defined or more complete workout hydration option than the original's Sodium (240.00mg), Branched-Chain Amino Acids as L-Isoleucine (5.00Gram(s)), Branched-Chain Amino Acids as L-Leucine (5.00Gram(s)). Magnesium oxide is a weak form and the potassium amount is not high enough for focused repletion, but the formula remains coherent for routine training.</p>
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84 Budget

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<p>Lower serving cost still provides Sodium as Sodium Bicarbonate (300.00mg), Sodium as Sodium Carbonate (300.00mg), Calcium as Calcium Carbonate (13.00mg), compared with the original's Sodium (240.00mg), Branched-Chain Amino Acids as L-Isoleucine (5.00Gram(s)), Branched-Chain Amino Acids as L-Leucine (5.00Gram(s)). Magnesium oxide is a weak form and the potassium amount is not high enough for focused repletion, but the formula remains coherent for routine training.</p>
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79 Value

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77 Value

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77 Value

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