BCAA 4500 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking BCAA 4500 against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
BCAA 4500 is a dietary supplement by AST Sports Science with 3 active ingredients.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of BCAA 4500 by AST Sports Science
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
- “BCAA Blast Ethyl Ester Recovery Complex” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (4,550 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 23, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about BCAA 4500, straight from the product label.
| Brand | AST Sports Science |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 705077002758 |
| Net contents | 462 Capsule(s); 730 mg; 0.03 Oz(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 23, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 250830 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for BCAA 4500 by AST Sports Science, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Leucine | 0 NP | -- |
| L-Isoleucine | 0 NP | -- |
| L-Valine | 0 NP | -- |
| BCAA Blast Ethyl Ester Recovery Complex | 4550 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate
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Formula
BCAA 4500 4.55g Per serving 2:1:1 BCAA ratio research proven Branched Chain Amino Acids
BCAA-4500
BCAA's - Branched Chain Amino Acids - are the 3 unique and essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine. These are naturally occurring molecules that your body uses to build lean muscle proteins. BCAA's are the only amino acids that are metabolized directly in muscle tissue and help to prevent muscle breakdown, promote muscle protein synthesis, provide fuel for muscular energy, speed muscle recovery, enhance endurance and support anabolic hormone production.
Each serving of AST Sports Science BCAA's deliver you 4550 milligrams of the highest quality branched chain amino acids in easy to swallow, rapid release capsules.
Formulation
Strength Size Recovery
Made in USA
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Take anytime, anywhere for rapid muscle uptake to enhance recovery and performance.
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take 7 capsules three times per day - upon waking, between meals and before bed. On training days, take 7 capsules before, during, and after training and 7 capsules before bed. For endurance athletes take 7 capsules before and after training or event and 7 capsules before bed.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copy 2016 AST Sports Science
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BCAA 4500 by AST Sports Science label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in BCAA 4500 by AST Sports Science
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size7 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container66 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
BCAA Blast Ethyl Ester Recovery Complex
- › L-Leucine
- › L-Isoleucine
- › L-Valine
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
BCAA 4500 by AST Sports Science Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in BCAA 4500. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for BCAA 4500, from the product label.
AST Sports Science
See all AST Sports Science products- Name
- AST Sports Science
- Street Address
- 120 Capital Drive
- City
- Golden
- State
- CO
- ZipCode
- 80401
- Phone Number
- 1-800-627-2788
- Web Address
- www.ast-ss.com
BCAA 4500 by AST Sports Science: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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Sources & How We Checked
BCAA 4500's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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