Max BCAA Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Apex
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Max BCAA 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
Max BCAA is a dietary supplement by Apex 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 Max BCAA by Apex
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.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
- “Branched-Chain Amino Acids” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (3,000 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 summaryFully disclosed formula 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 May 23, 2014.
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 Max BCAA, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Apex |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 843066010848 |
| Net contents | 90 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 23, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 20067 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Max BCAA by Apex, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Leucine | 2250 mg, 450 mg | -- |
| L-Isoleucine | 250 mg, 50 mg | -- |
| L-Valine | 500 mg, 100 mg | -- |
| Branched-Chain Amino Acids | 3000 mg, 600 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Povidone, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Triacetin, Talc
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FDA Statement of Identity
NATURAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Precautions
DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Storage
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
DO NOT REFRIGERATE.
General Statements
Studies have shown branched chain amino acids to be effective in curbing muscle degradation during intense exercise. This formula may help delay fatigue during strenuous activity. Leucine is a potent metabolic regulator in protein synthesis. The high ratio of leucine to isoleucine and valine is what makes this formula unique. This product contains 100 percent free-form branched chain amino acids.
> Max BCAA helps the body retain amino acids > Branched chain amino acids build proteins > Exclusive delivery system for more effective absorption
Daily & Pre-Workout Formula
> Curb Muscle Breakdown > Delay Fatigue With Branched Chain Amino Acids
116316 EXP 01/2014
GUARANTEED QUALITY Laboratory Tested
Brand IP Statement(s)
USA(C) 2010
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 1 tablet with 8 oz. of water for every 30 pounds of lean body mass, before exercise.
Formulation
Does not contain sugar, salt, starch, yeast, artificial coloring, flavoring or preservatives.
Formula
BRANCHED CHAIN AMINO ACIDS
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
{image}(R) APEX FITNESS GROUP
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Max BCAA by Apex 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 Max BCAA by Apex
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container90 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.
Branched-Chain Amino Acids
- › L-Leucine
- › L-Isoleucine
- › L-Valine
Other (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Povidone, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Triacetin, Talc. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Max BCAA by Apex Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Max BCAA. 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 Max BCAA, from the product label.
Apex
See all Apex products- Name
- Apex Fitness
- Street Address
- 4035 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste 260
- City
- Westlake Village
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91362
- Web Address
- www.myapex.com
Max BCAA by Apex: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Sources & How We Checked
Max BCAA'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.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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