BCAA Allergic Reaction

I had something similar happen to me with a Cellucor Cor-Performance Whey w/ BCAAs in it. What they describe as a "flushing" for some folk was just non-stop insanity-inducing itching. It was absolutely miserable and I couldn't sleep for three days despite discontinuing use after the second day. I've never really gotten a straight answer from some supplement experts that I've reached out to about it. I've had BCAAs in other products and used Optimum Nutrition BCAAs, creatine and whey without the same reaction. I wish I could provide more help, but the solution for me was just to try another product. I know, it's bizarre, but whatever reaction I had to the Cellucor has never been an issue again.

I'd agree with Heidicooks, although even if it is exactly what is stated - you still don't know what you are getting, entirely. And yes, you could be reacting to BCAA. Or the stevia, even.

But also, processed foods, even if they are exactly what they claim, ALSO come with contamination from other food processed on the same equipment (cleaning protocols do clean but there is still some residue remaining from previous items on the line, which is why there are even more intense allergy-level cleaning protocols for companies who want allergen free products).

And they come with contamination from whatever was used to make the packaging, or maybe is in the packaging to affect the product (as one example, some cheeses have cornstarch coating the inside of the plastic, to keep the cheese from sticking. As it is for 'packaging' and not an 'ingredient,' it doesn't have to be listed on the package).

And they come with contamination from whatever chemicals were used to process any of the ingredients. As another example, one I have to contend with, sulfites are used to bleach salt to that nice white color. Unfortunately, enough sulfites remain that the really sulfite sensitive can end up reacting to the salt. Again, as sulfites weren't an ingredient, they aren't listed. I don't know what chemicals are used in processing BCAA, but if THOSE are a problem for you, most brands of BCAA may end up being a problem, even if the BCAA itself isn't the issue. :-/

So any of those can also be what makes you react. Challenging to tell what. Best you can do is write down the ingredients, the label and date of your reaction, and call up the company to see if you can find out any information about what chemicals they might use, or anything else that might come into contact with the equipment line.