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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This product is important for muscle development, as building blocks for
proteins, and to help improve lean body mass. |
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| How does it work? |
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Branched chain amino acids are one of the main components of muscle tissue.
During times of physical stress and intense exercise, muscle tissue has an
increased need for these amino acids. Branched chain amino acids allow for the
production of proteins and may be used as an energy source. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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Take this product with or without food. Take with food if it causes
an upset stomach.
Take this product with a full glass of water.
Take this product at a similar time every
day. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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Do not use this product if you have ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
Use with caution when combining with antidepressant medicines.
Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Talk with healthcare
provider.
Use with caution if you have liver disease. Talk with healthcare
provider.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicines or
natural products. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you.
This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing;
cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms
involved. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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None known |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Follow up with healthcare provider on a regular
basis. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe belly pain.
Severe nausea or vomiting.
Feeling extremely tired or weak.
Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes.
Not hungry.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store in original container at room temperature.
Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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| General statements |
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Nutraceuticals are a type of dietary supplement that provide a
specific amount of a substance that offers possible health benefits.
Nutraceutical products are almost always obtained from plant or
animal sources.
In general, nutraceutical doses are much higher than the amount that
could be obtained from food sources.
These products have the potential to provide significant benefits and
possible risks. Use nutraceuticals with caution if you are taking pharmaceutical
medications (prescription and others), herbs, or other natural products. Always
review for potential nutraceutical-drug, nutraceutical-herb, and
nutraceutical-natural product interactions with your healthcare provider.
Amino acids are the building blocks for proteins. There are two
categories of amino acids: Essential and nonessential. The essential amino acids
must be obtained from food or dietary supplements, while the body can usually
make the nonessential amino acids. |
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