BCAA Elite's (by BioTechUSA) ability to increase strength is rated as 1.48 out of 3. This rating means there is little to no evidence that the product has the ability to deliver on this claim. Using BCAA Elite to increase strength will not lead to positive results. This rating is different from the product's overall rating and is based on what peer reviewed journal articles conclude on its ability to perform this one claim. This page contains an indepth analysis on how this claim-rating was calculated.
Note: The ratings on this page only deal with BCAA Elite's ability to increase strength. To view the product's overall rating, visit the product's main page: BCAA Elite.
Table of Contents
- Simple Report
- Detailed Report
- References
Simple Report
Detailed Report
The detailed report is an in-depth analysis on how BCAA Elite's rating for this particular claim was calculated.
Claim Effectiveness Ratings
Each supplement product is a blend of ingredients. The database uses peer reviewed journal articles to rate the ingredients. These ratings are also used to rate how well products perform overall as well as on individual claims.
The supplement ingredients listed in table below are identified as affecting BCAA Elite's ability to increase strength. The rating next to the ingredient describes the ingredient's ability to increase strength. These ratings are averaged together and provide the product's overall ability to deliver on the same claim.
| Ingredients |
Increase Strength Rating |
| Branched Chain Amino Acids |
2 out of 3
|
| HMB |
1.9 out of 3
|
| Magnesium |
1 out of 3
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| Zinc |
1 out of 3
|
| Product's Claim Effectiveness Rating |
1.48 out of 3
|
Claim Research Ratings
The research rating describes how well an ingredient's ability to perform a certain claim (such as increase strength) has been researched. This rating is based on the amount of studies contained in the database on a particular ingredient and claim. Ingredient research ratings are averaged together to from the product's research rating for this specific cliam.
This rating is important because we need to know if there is enough research to make a valid conclusion on a product's worthiness. Ratings above 80 are ideal. Anything below 60 means there is not enoguh research to make a valid conclusion one way or another on a product's ability to deliver on this particular claim.
| Ingredients |
Increase Strength Research Rating |
| Branched Chain Amino Acids |
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| HMB |
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| Magnesium |
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| Zinc |
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| Product's Claim Research Rating |
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References
| Title |
| The effects of 8 weeks of heavy resistance training and branched-chain amino acid supplementation on body composition and muscle performance |
| In a single-blind, matched group design: branched-chain amino acid supplementation and resistance training maintains lean body mass during a caloric restricted diet |
| Consuming a supplement containing branched-chain amino acids during a resistance-training program increases lean mass, muscle strength and fat loss |
| Leucine Metabolites Do Not Enhance Training-induced Performance or Muscle Thickness |
| The effects of 12 weeks of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate free acid supplementation on muscle mass, strength, and power in resistance-trained individuals: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study |
| Effects of β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate-free Acid Supplementation on Strength, Power and Hormonal Adaptations Following Resistance Training |
| Effects of nine weeks of beta-hydroxy-beta- methylbutyrate supplementation on strength and body composition in resistance trained men |
| Effects of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate supplementation on strength and body composition in trained and competitive athletes: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. |
| Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation does not affect changes in strength or body composition during resistance training in trained men |
| Effects of calcium beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation during resistance-training on markers of catabolism, body composition and strength |
| Effect of Oral Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate (HMB) Supplementation on Physical Performance in Healthy Old Women Over 65 Years: An Open Label Randomized Controlled Trial. |
| Effects of 12 weeks of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate free acid gel supplementation on muscle mass, strength, and power in resistance trained individuals |
| The effect of HMB supplementation on body composition, fitness, hormonal and inflammatory mediators in elite adolescent volleyball players: a prospective randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study |
| Effects of Zinc Magnesium Aspartate (ZMA) Supplementation on Training Adaptations and Markers of Anabolism and Catabolism |
| A pilot study on the effects of magnesium supplementation with high and low habitual dietary magnesium intake on resting and recovery from aerobic and resistance exercise and systolic blood pressure |
| Effects of Zinc Magnesium Aspartate (ZMA) Supplementation on Training Adaptations and Markers of Anabolism and Catabolism |
