Available as an Add-On to Any Reset IV Treatment — $65

BCAA IV Add-On — The Three Essential Amino Acids That Protect, Rebuild, and Fuel Your Muscles

Your body contains 20 different amino acids. Nine of them are “essential” — meaning your body can’t make them. You have to get them from food or supplementation. Of those nine, three have a unique molecular structure that sets them apart: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Their branched chemical structure is why they’re called Branched Chain Amino Acids — BCAAs.


What makes BCAAs different from every other amino acid isn’t just their structure. It’s where your body processes them. Most amino acids are metabolized in your liver. BCAAs bypass the liver entirely and are metabolized directly in your skeletal muscle. This means they’re available to your muscles faster, they fuel your muscles directly, and they trigger the molecular signals that tell your body to build new muscle protein.


This is why BCAAs are the most studied, most consumed, and most trusted amino acid supplement in sports nutrition. But oral BCAA supplements have to survive your stomach acid, compete for intestinal absorption, and take 30–60 minutes to reach your muscles. IV delivery skips all of that. BCAAs enter your bloodstream immediately, reach your muscles at full concentration, and start working within minutes.


Add BCAAs to any Reset IV treatment for $65.

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The Three Amino Acids — What Each One Does and Why You Need All Three

BCAAs are a team of three. Each member has a specialized role, but they work as a unit. Here’s what each one does:

Leucine — The Trigger

Leucine is the most important of the three BCAAs for muscle building. It’s the amino acid that activates the mTOR signaling pathway — the molecular switch that tells your body to start building new muscle protein. Without leucine, the signal doesn’t fire. Your body has the raw materials to build muscle, but it never gets the instruction to start.


Think of leucine as the foreman on a construction site. The bricks, mortar, and lumber (other amino acids) are all on-site. But until the foreman gives the order, nothing gets built. Leucine gives the order.


Research shows that leucine alone can trigger muscle protein synthesis. But for sustained, effective muscle building and recovery, it needs isoleucine and valine working alongside it.

Isoleucine — The Fuel Manager

Isoleucine plays a dual role in muscle health. First, it supports glucose uptake into muscle cells — ensuring your muscles have the sugar fuel they need during exercise and recovery. Second, it contributes to muscle protein synthesis alongside leucine, though its primary contribution is energy regulation rather than signaling.


Isoleucine is particularly important during extended exercise. As your muscles burn through their glycogen (stored sugar) reserves, isoleucine helps facilitate the uptake of additional glucose from your bloodstream. This helps delay fatigue and maintain performance when your energy reserves are running low.



Isoleucine also supports hemoglobin production — the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to your muscles. Better oxygenation means better endurance and faster recovery.

Valine — The Protector

Valine’s primary role is anti-catabolic — it helps prevent muscle protein breakdown. During intense exercise, your body can begin breaking down muscle tissue for energy (catabolism). Valine competes with tryptophan for entry into the brain, which may help reduce the central fatigue signal that contributes to muscle breakdown during prolonged exercise.


Valine also supports nitrogen balance in muscle tissue. Positive nitrogen balance is one of the key markers of an anabolic (muscle-building) state. By helping maintain nitrogen balance, valine supports the overall environment your muscles need to grow and repair rather than break down.

Together: Leucine triggers the build signal. Isoleucine fuels the process. Valine protects against breakdown. All three are essential — which is why BCAA supplementation always includes all three rather than leucine alone.

The Construction Site — Why BCAAs Are the Crew Your Muscles Can’t Work Without

Your muscles are in a constant state of construction and demolition. Every day, muscle proteins are being built (synthesis) and broken down (degradation). When synthesis exceeds breakdown, your muscles grow and repair. When breakdown exceeds synthesis, your muscles shrink and weaken.




Exercise tips this balance. During a workout, breakdown accelerates. Muscle fibers tear. Glycogen depletes. Metabolic byproducts accumulate. Your body enters a catabolic state — tearing down faster than it can build. After the workout, your body tries to swing the pendulum back — ramping up synthesis to repair what was damaged and build it back stronger.


But this recovery swing depends entirely on having the right materials and signals available:


  • Without leucine: The mTOR signal never fires. Your body has amino acids available but no instruction to assemble them into new muscle protein. Recovery is slow and incomplete.
  • Without isoleucine: Glucose delivery to muscles is impaired. Your muscles can’t refuel efficiently. Energy for the repair process is limited.
  • Without valine: Breakdown continues unchecked. While your body is trying to build, it’s simultaneously still tearing down. You’re building a wall while someone else is dismantling the other end.

BCAAs ensure all three positions are filled simultaneously. The foreman (leucine) gives the build order. The fuel manager (isoleucine) keeps energy flowing to the site. The protector (valine) stops the demolition crew. The result: faster, more complete recovery — and a net gain in muscle protein rather than a net loss.


This is why BCAAs have been the cornerstone of sports nutrition for decades. They’re not just building materials — they’re the coordination system that makes building possible.

How BCAAs Differ from Every Other Add-On

Each Reset IV add-on fills a unique role. Here’s where BCAAs fit:

B12

Cellular energy fuel. Powers metabolic processes.

B-Complex

8 B vitamins for broad metabolic energy. Converts food to fuel.

Vitamin C (standalone, $49)

Antioxidant and immune specialist. Builds collagen.

Glutathione

Master antioxidant, liver detox, cell protection.

Biotin

Keratin production for hair, nails, and skin surface.

Amino Blend

Six amino acids (arginine, citrulline, glutamine, lysine, ornithine, carnitine) for blood flow, fat metabolism, and general muscle support. A broad construction crew.

Taurine

Nervous system regulator. Neuromodulator.

AMPED

Caffeine + taurine for directed energy.

Banana Bag

Full-spectrum multivitamin. Broad nutritional generalist.

Beautify Me

Vitamin C + Glutathione for skin. Antioxidant power pair.

Modified Myers

6-ingredient wellness engine. Synergistic vitamin and mineral system.

Extra Saline

Additional hydration volume. The delivery vehicle.

BCAAs (this add-on)

The only add-on that directly triggers muscle protein synthesis (via leucine’s mTOR activation), fuels muscle glucose uptake (isoleucine), and protects against muscle breakdown (valine). Not general amino acids — the three specific essential amino acids that your skeletal muscles metabolize directly.

 L-Arginine Add-On vs. Amino Blend Add-On — When to Choose Which

Amino Blend ($65) contains

  • Arginine

    Converts to nitric oxide, which widens blood vessels for improved blood flow.

  • Citrulline

    Supports blood flow and immune function. Converts to arginine in the body.

  • Glutamine

    Supports gut health, immune function, and serves as fuel for immune cells.

  • Lysine

    Converts fatty acids to energy, supports collagen formation.

  • Ornithine

    Supports the urea cycle (removing ammonia), may reduce exercise-related fatigue.

  • Carnitine

    Improves fat metabolism, transports fatty acids into mitochondria for energy.

BCAAs ($65) contain

  • Leucine

    Triggers muscle protein synthesis via mTOR signaling.

  • Isoleucine

    Drives glucose uptake into muscles, supports hemoglobin production.

  • Valine

    Protects against muscle breakdown, supports nitrogen balance.

The key difference


The Amino Blend is a broad construction crew. It provides amino acids for blood flow, fat burning, gut health, immune support, and general metabolic function. It’s versatile and supports multiple systems. It’s included in the Workout Boost, Workout Routine Support, and Sexual Health Support packages.


BCAAs are the specialized muscle crew. They go directly to your skeletal muscles (bypassing the liver), trigger the build signal, fuel the process, and prevent breakdown. They’re laser-focused on muscle protein synthesis and muscle protection.


If your goal is general wellness, improved blood flow, and broad amino acid support — the Amino Blend is the right choice.


If your goal is muscle recovery, muscle building, exercise performance, and preventing muscle loss — BCAAs are the right choice.



If you want both — add both. They don’t overlap. The Amino Blend handles blood flow, fat metabolism, and immune support while BCAAs handle muscle signaling, protection, and direct muscle fuel. Together, they cover the full amino acid spectrum for athletic performance.

Who Benefits from Adding BCAAs?

  • Athletes after intense training or competition

    BCAAs trigger the muscle repair process and protect against continued breakdown after exercise. Whether you ran a marathon, finished a CrossFit WOD, competed in a tournament, or pushed through a grueling gym session, BCAAs help your muscles recover faster and more completely.

  • Athletes before training or competition

    Taking BCAAs before exercise can provide your muscles with immediate fuel (isoleucine) and anti-catabolic protection (valine) from the start. Some athletes add BCAAs to a pre-event hydration drip.

  • People recovering from muscle soreness (DOMS)

    Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness peaks 24–72 hours after exercise. BCAAs may help reduce the severity and duration of DOMS by supporting faster muscle protein repair and reducing exercise-induced muscle damage.

  • People trying to maintain muscle during weight loss

    When you’re in a caloric deficit, your body may break down muscle for energy. BCAAs — especially leucine — help maintain the mTOR signaling that preserves muscle protein synthesis even when calories are restricted.

  • Older adults concerned about muscle loss

    Age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) is driven partly by reduced mTOR sensitivity. Leucine helps overcome this resistance, supporting muscle maintenance as you age. BCAAs can complement an active lifestyle and adequate protein intake.

  • People recovering from injury or surgery

    Immobilization and reduced activity during recovery accelerate muscle loss. BCAAs help maintain muscle protein synthesis during periods when you can’t exercise.

  • Endurance athletes

    During prolonged exercise (90+ minutes), your body increasingly uses BCAAs for fuel. Supplementing with BCAAs helps maintain the pool your muscles draw from, potentially delaying fatigue and preserving performance in the later stages of long events.

  • Anyone adding a hangover or wellness IV who also exercise

    If you’re getting an IV for a hangover, hydration, or general wellness and you also train regularly, adding BCAAs ensures your muscles get direct support alongside whatever else your treatment is addressing.

 Which Reset IV Packages Pair Best with BCAAs?

Packages That Already Contain Amino Acids (Amino Blend, Not BCAAs):

Workout Boost ($309): Amino Blend + B12 + Saline. The Amino Blend provides broad amino support for blood flow and fat metabolism. Adding BCAAs layers on the muscle-specific signaling, fuel, and protection that the Amino Blend doesn’t cover.

Workout Routine Support ($299): Amino Blend + Saline. Same principle — the Amino Blend handles broad amino support, BCAAs handle direct muscle recovery.

Sexual Health Support ($309): Amino Blend + B12 + Saline. The Amino Blend here is primarily for blood flow (arginine, citrulline). BCAAs would add muscle support if that’s also a goal.

Packages Where Adding BCAAs Has the Biggest Impact:

Basic Hydration ($159) + BCAAs: The most affordable post-workout recovery session. Saline rehydrates your muscles. BCAAs trigger the repair process. $224 total.

Fatigued/Dehydrated ($319) + BCAAs: This package already includes caffeine, taurine, and B12 for energy. Adding BCAAs provides the muscle recovery layer that the energy-focused formula doesn’t include.

Any hangover package + BCAAs: If you trained yesterday and drank last night, your muscles are dealing with both exercise damage and alcohol-induced depletion. Adding BCAAs to your hangover drip addresses the muscle side while medications handle the symptoms.

Pre Game ($199) + BCAAs: B-Complex + Saline for pre-event prep. Adding BCAAs loads your muscles with the three amino acids they’ll burn through during your event or workout.

Myers’ Cocktail ($249) + BCAAs: Broad wellness vitamins and minerals plus direct muscle support. A comprehensive wellness-plus-performance session.

Cold and Flu ($319) + BCAAs: Illness causes muscle wasting. BCAAs help preserve muscle mass during illness recovery when you can’t train.

Ask your nurse which package you’re getting and whether adding BCAAs fits your goals.

BCAAs + Other Add-Ons — Building the Complete Athletic Stack

You can find Vitamin C and Glutathione in countless topical serums, creams, and oral supplements. Here’s why IV delivery produces different results:

BCAAs + Amino Blend — The Full Amino Spectrum

BCAAs handle muscle signaling, fuel, and protection. The Amino Blend handles blood flow (arginine, citrulline), fat metabolism (carnitine), gut health (glutamine), and collagen (lysine). Together, they provide nine different amino acids covering virtually every amino acid function relevant to athletic performance. This is the closest you can get to a complete amino acid add-on.

BCAAs + AMPED — Muscle Recovery + Directed Energy

BCAAs rebuild and protect muscles. AMPED provides focused energy through caffeine and taurine. Taurine’s nervous system regulation also supports the neural signaling that coordinates muscle contraction and recovery. This is the performance-plus-recovery stack.

BCAAs + B12 — Muscle Recovery + Cellular Fuel

BCAAs provide the muscle-specific amino acids. B12 provides the cellular energy to power the recovery process. Your muscles need both the building materials (BCAAs) and the energy to assemble them (B12).

BCAAs + Modified Myers — Muscle Recovery + Full Wellness

The Modified Myers provides the vitamins and minerals that support the enzymatic processes involved in muscle recovery (B vitamins for energy metabolism, Magnesium for muscle function, Vitamin C for connective tissue repair). BCAAs provide the direct muscle signals and materials. Together: the engine runs (Myers) and the muscles rebuild (BCAAs).

BCAAs + Extra Saline — Muscle Recovery + Maximum Hydration

Dehydrated muscles recover slower. Extra Saline ensures your muscles have the fluid environment they need for optimal nutrient delivery and waste removal. BCAAs deliver the repair materials. Together: the job site is well-supplied (Extra Saline) and the builders are on-site (BCAAs).

IV BCAAs vs. Oral BCAA Supplements

BCAAs are one of the most popular oral supplements in the fitness industry — available as powders, capsules, and drinks. Here’s why IV delivery produces different results:

Oral BCAAs

  • Must pass through your stomach and intestines before reaching your bloodstream.
  • Stomach acid and digestive enzymes begin breaking them down immediately, reducing the dose that reaches your muscles.
  • Compete with other amino acids for absorption through intestinal transport proteins. If you just ate a protein-rich meal, the BCAAs compete for the same absorption channels.
  • Take 30–60 minutes to reach peak blood concentration.
  • Can cause bloating, stomach discomfort, and GI issues — especially during or immediately after exercise when blood flow is diverted away from your digestive system.

IV BCAAs

  • Enter your bloodstream directly at full concentration. Zero digestive loss.
  • 100% bioavailability — your muscles receive the complete dose.
  • No competition for absorption — they’re already in your blood.
  • Effects begin within minutes as BCAAs reach your skeletal muscles.
  • Zero stomach issues — your digestive system is bypassed entirely.
  • Precise dosing administered by a licensed nurse.

The advantage is most pronounced immediately after exercise, when your digestive system is least efficient (blood is still directed to muscles rather than your gut) but your muscles’ need for BCAAs is highest. IV delivery gives your muscles exactly what they need at the exact moment they need it most.

What to Expect During and After Your BCAA Add-On

During your session:

  • Your nurse adds BCAAs directly to your IV drip alongside your chosen package.
  • The amino acids enter your bloodstream and reach your skeletal muscles within minutes.
  • Session time remains the standard 30–45 minutes for most packages. BCAAs don’t add significant time.
  • There’s no taste, no stomach discomfort, and no bloating — unlike oral BCAA supplements.

After your session:

  • Leucine begins activating mTOR signaling in your muscles, initiating the protein synthesis process.
  • Muscle soreness may be reduced in the 24–72 hours following treatment, particularly if BCAAs were administered after intense exercise.
  • Recovery from training may feel faster and more complete — clients often report being able to return to training sooner.
  • The muscle-protective effects of valine help prevent continued breakdown in the hours and days after your session.
  • For best results, continue adequate protein intake through your diet after treatment to provide the full range of amino acids your muscles need alongside the BCAAs.

How to Add BCAAs to Your Reset IV Treatment

Option 1

Request When You Book

Call, text 1-844-387-4870, or book online and mention you’d like BCAAs added to your treatment. $65 add-on.

Option  2

Ask Your Nurse

Your nurse can add BCAAs to any IV during your session. They integrate directly into your drip bag.

Option 3

Pair Strategically

For complete athletic recovery: BCAAs + Amino Blend. For recovery + energy: BCAAs + AMPED or B12. For recovery + full wellness: BCAAs + Modified Myers. For maximum post-workout session: BCAAs + Extra Saline + B12. Your nurse can recommend the best combination for your goals.

BCAAs can be added to any Reset IV treatment for $65.

Where to Get the BCAA IV Add-On

BCAAs are available as an add-on to any Reset IV mobile treatment. Available 7 days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM. Zero travel fees.

Las Vegas, Nevada

The Strip, Downtown, Summerlin, Henderson, and surrounding areas.

Los Angeles, California

Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Downtown LA, and beyond.

Miami, Florida

South Beach, Downtown, Brickell, Wynwood, Coral Gables, and surrounding areas.

Fort Lauderdale & Hollywood, FL

Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas, Hollywood Beach, and surrounding communities.

Orange County, California

Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, and all of OC.

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are BCAAs?

    BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids) are three essential amino acids — leucine, isoleucine, and valine — named for their branched molecular structure. They’re “essential” because your body can’t produce them — they must come from food or supplementation. Unlike most amino acids, BCAAs are metabolized directly in skeletal muscle rather than in the liver.

  • How are BCAAs different from the Amino Blend?

    The Amino Blend contains six amino acids (arginine, citrulline, glutamine, lysine, ornithine, carnitine) focused on blood flow, fat metabolism, gut health, and general support. BCAAs contain three amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, valine) focused specifically on muscle protein synthesis, muscle fuel, and muscle protection. They serve different purposes and don’t overlap — you can add both for complete amino acid coverage.

  • Do I need BCAAs if I’m not an athlete?

    BCAAs benefit anyone with muscles — which is everyone. While athletes see the most dramatic benefits, BCAAs also support muscle maintenance during aging, illness recovery, weight loss (preventing muscle loss during caloric deficit), and general physical wellness. If maintaining or building muscle matters to you, BCAAs can help.

  • Which packages already include BCAAs?

    No current Reset IV packages include BCAAs by default. The Workout Boost and Workout Routine Support packages include the Amino Blend (a different amino acid formula). BCAAs are available exclusively as an add-on to any package for $65.

  • Can I take BCAAs before a workout?

    Yes. Adding BCAAs to a pre-workout IV (like Pre Game or Basic Hydration) loads your muscles with leucine, isoleucine, and valine before you start training. This provides immediate fuel and anti-catabolic protection from the first rep.

  • How fast do IV BCAAs work compared to oral supplements?

    Oral BCAAs take 30–60 minutes to reach peak blood concentration and lose potency through digestive processing. IV BCAAs enter your bloodstream immediately at full concentration and reach your muscles within minutes. The advantage is most significant post-exercise when your digestive system is least efficient but your muscles’ BCAA demand is highest.

  • Will BCAAs help with muscle soreness?

    Research suggests BCAAs may reduce the severity and duration of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) by supporting faster muscle protein repair and reducing exercise-induced muscle damage. Results vary by individual, exercise intensity, and timing of supplementation.

  • Can I add BCAAs to a hangover package?

    Yes. If you trained recently and then drank, your muscles are dealing with both exercise damage and alcohol-related nutrient depletion. Adding BCAAs to a hangover drip supports muscle recovery alongside symptom relief and rehydration.

  • Are BCAAs safe?

    BCAAs are essential nutrients found naturally in protein-rich foods like meat, dairy, eggs, and legumes. They’re extensively studied and widely consumed. Your IV is administered by a licensed medical professional who reviews your health history before treatment. If you have maple syrup urine disease (a rare genetic condition) or advanced liver disease, consult your physician before BCAA supplementation.

  • Can I combine BCAAs with other add-ons?

    Absolutely. BCAAs + Amino Blend for complete amino acid coverage. BCAAs + AMPED for recovery + energy. BCAAs + B12 for recovery + cellular fuel. BCAAs + Modified Myers for recovery + comprehensive wellness. They complement every other add-on without conflicting.

  • Where can I get the BCAA add-on?

    Available as an add-on to any Reset IV mobile treatment in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood (FL), and Orange County, CA. Available 7 days a week, 8 AM to 10 PM. Zero travel fees.

  • How do I add BCAAs to my treatment?

    Request it when you book (call/text 1-844-387-4870 or online) or ask your nurse during your session. $65 add-on to any package.

Related Treatments and Add-Ons

Amino Blend Add-On

Six amino acids for blood flow, fat metabolism, gut health, and general support. The broad amino acid crew. Pair with BCAAs for complete amino acid coverage. $65.

Workout Boost

Amino Blend + B12 + Saline for athletic recovery. Add BCAAs for the muscle-specific layer. $309.



Workout Routine Support

Amino Blend + Saline for consistent training support. Add BCAAs for direct muscle signaling and protection. $299.

AMPED Add-On

Caffeine + Taurine for directed energy. Pair with BCAAs for performance energy plus muscle recovery. $99.

B12 Add-On 

Cellular energy fuel. Pair with BCAAs for the energy to power muscle repair. $60.



Modified Myers Cocktail Add-On

6-ingredient wellness engine. Pair with BCAAs for comprehensive wellness plus muscle-specific support. $119.

Extra Saline Add-On

Double your hydration. Pair with BCAAs for maximum muscle hydration and nutrient delivery. $65.

Basic Hydration

$159 saline. Add BCAAs for the most affordable post-workout recovery session at $224 total.

Your Muscles Don’t Just Need Protein. They Need the Three Amino Acids That Tell Your Body to Use It.

Leucine triggers the build signal. Isoleucine fuels the process. Valine stops the breakdown. These three essential amino acids are metabolized directly in your muscles — faster, more targeted, and more effective than any other amino acid group. IV delivery gets them there at full concentration within minutes, skipping the digestive losses and delays of oral supplements. Add BCAAs to any Reset IV treatment for $65.

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Medical Disclaimer

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. IV therapy services are provided by licensed medical professionals. These services have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your physician before beginning any treatment or therapy program. If you have maple syrup urine disease, advanced liver disease, or are taking medications that interact with amino acid supplementation, consult your physician before adding BCAAs. Any designations or references to therapies are for marketing purposes only and do not represent actual products. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.