{"product_id":"mutant-hardcore-bcaa","title":"Mutant Hardcore BCAA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMutant Hardcore BCAA — 8g Fermented Vegan Aminos + Electrolytes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMutant Hardcore BCAA doesn't mess around with pixie-dust dosing — 8g of BCAAs in the 2:1:1 ratio, 1.7g of performance amino support, 1.04g of electrolytes from seven sources and a full 5mg dose of BioPerine® to boost absorption. Eight refreshing flavours, no synthetic colours, and 100% fermented vegan aminos from plant-based sources — not the processed bird feathers some cheaper BCAA supplements quietly use. 390g, in stock at TopDog Nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's In Every Scoop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8g BCAAs in 2:1:1 ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e — leucine, isoleucine and valine at clinical doses. Leucine is the primary trigger for muscle protein synthesis; isoleucine and valine support the process and overall performance. Most BCAA products contain 5–7g — Hardcore goes to 8g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.7g performance amino support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Glycine, Glutamine and Alanine for muscle endurance during training and recovery of muscle and connective tissue after it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.04g electrolyte blend from seven sources\u003c\/strong\u003e — including Albion® Bisglycinate, a patented high-bioavailability mineral form. Hydration directly affects strength, endurance and cramping risk — the electrolyte blend is there to keep you performing, not just tasting good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBioPerine® (5mg)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a multi-patented black pepper extract with clinical evidence for increasing the absorption of nutrients it's combined with. At 5mg it's a full dose, not a label claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% fermented vegan aminos\u003c\/strong\u003e — derived from fermented root vegetables, not animal by-products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero synthetic colours\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural flavouring only, eight genuinely enjoyable flavours without artificial dyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Take It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcore BCAA is flexible — it earns its place before, during and after training, and on rest days too for ongoing amino and hydration support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining days:\u003c\/strong\u003e one scoop pre-workout (alone or stacked with a pre workout), one scoop sipped intra-workout, one scoop post-workout if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRest days:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 servings at various times through the day to keep amino levels consistent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Flavour Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit Punch, Blue Raspberry, Peach, Watermelon, Lemonade, Pineapple, Grape and Mango — all synthetic-colour-free and designed to be genuinely refreshing, not artificially sweet. Adjust water volume to taste: less water for a more intense flavour, more water for a lighter drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix one scoop with 300–500ml of cold water in a shaker or bottle and drink before, during or after training. Adjust water to your preferred intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes fermented aminos better than standard aminos?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented BCAAs are derived from plant-based fermentation — typically root vegetables. Many cheaper BCAA supplements source their aminos from processed feathers or hair, which is both less clean and less appealing. Fermented vegan aminos are a higher quality source that avoids those concerns entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does BioPerine® actually do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioPerine® is a patented black pepper extract (piperine) that has been studied for its ability to enhance the absorption of the nutrients it's combined with — clinical studies have shown increases ranging from 10–2000% depending on the nutrient. At 5mg it's at the clinically relevant dose, not just a token addition to the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I stack it with a pre workout?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Hardcore BCAA contains no stimulants, so it stacks cleanly with any pre workout. Take your pre workout and sip the BCAAs through your session for combined energy and amino support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it suitable for vegans?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — 100% fermented vegan aminos from plant-based sources, no synthetic colours, and no animal by-products in the amino blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does it compare to EAA products?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBCAAs are three of the nine essential aminos — leucine, isoleucine and valine. EAAs include all nine. Hardcore BCAA is specifically high-dosed on the three most critical for muscle protein synthesis and recovery, with added support aminos (glycine, glutamine, alanine) bringing the total amino profile up. 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