BCAAs really necessary

[qhams]

So something I have been on the fence for a while is BCAA. I know amino acids form proteins, so my question is does taking in BCAA really that great when you can just go consume some other protein source which I would think would have BCAAs in it?

I ask because I just wonder if it is really worth spending the extra funds on BCAA versus buying some more high quality protien powder.

Let me know what you all think.

Qhams

[FUZO]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

I THINK THEY ARE NECESSARY AND TAKE THEM EVERY DAY

[orange24]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

I THINK THEY ARE NECESSARY AND TAKE THEM EVERY DAY

Agree

[qhams]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

Can you guys please explain to me the advantage they would have versus increased protein...just trying to understand. Thanks.

[chemicallyengineered]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

Bcaas are like taking predigested protein. Less work for your body to get what it needs from the protein. Also bcaas during training allows you to stop catabolism without the full stomach of having a shake or real food. During training you want the blood to be in the muscles and not in your gut breaking down food or even a shake.

[chemicallyengineered]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

Plus there are specific ratios of bcaas that are beneficial that you may not get from food or shakes.

[qhams]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

^^^^^^^ Much appreciated chemicallyengineered.

[smalls1]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

Hmm maybe I need to start taking them again

[Dzone]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

Grape Monster Aminos is pretty good.. Tastes like grape Kool Aid.
BCAAs will keep your immune system strong , prevent catabolism and help synthesize new muscle, among numerous other benefits mentioned.
As to whether or not you need to spend extra money for BCAA vs a good whey protein, the bcaas will be absorbed faster. Thats one benefit. I guess you would need to look at the labels and compare BCAA amounts to decide

[smalls1]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

Iv became a fan of MTS supplements, I used to be a die hard ON user, which they are still good I just like mark

[chemicallyengineered]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

^^^^^^^ Much appreciated chemicallyengineered.

Anytime. I watched George Farrah's discussion when him and Kai were traveling somewhere and there was a lot of good info in there. Not specifically on bcaas but nutrition and intraworkout nutrition. I also like some of the stuff I have heard from John meadows.

[guns01]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

Anytime. I watched George Farrah's discussion when him and Kai were traveling somewhere and there was a lot of good info in there. Not specifically on bcaas but nutrition and intraworkout nutrition. I also like some of the stuff I have heard from John meadows.

you and me both on farrah and meadows. they drive more on nutrition and supplementation than aas. now there is some of that in there also but the cornerstone of their work is driven by nutrition. i have my bcaas prior to cardio to prevent muscle breakdown
i use my intra md which is full of bcaas and carbs again to load the muscle up and not go as deep into catabolism

bcaas have a good place in all lineups. in between meals prior to cardio and even in the middle of the night. they help shut down cataboolism and enter the system much faster than food. i have a huge belief that they are essential for fasted cardio for sure. no added cals with them usually and a good muscle breakdown prevention

[jipped genes]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

read this:

A recent study carried out by researchers at Auburn University in the US compared blood levels of amino acids in 10 male subjects (average age 30 years) after each of three possible treatments: eating a mixture of amino acids in their easily absorbed form; eating the same total amount but as whole protein (cottage cheese); and eating a mixture of the two. Each treatment consisted of a similar wide range of amino acids, and totaled about 23g protein, 5g carbohydrate, 2g fat, and also included just 20ml water. Each subject's diet was also standardized prior to treatment[15.].

After just 15 minutes, the first and third treatments (i.e., those including individual amino acids) produced a much higher level of circulating amino acids than the whole protein treatment-although, as in many areas of nutrition, there were wide variations between individual responses. A promising finding was that the problem that had been feared- -of a correspondingly quick disappearance of the amino acids from the circulation via excretion from the body by the kidneys-did not take place. Notably, there was little difference between the amino acid concentrations observed as long as some of the amino acids eaten were immediately available for absorption -i.e., after treatments one and three[15.].

[Young Gotti]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

I'm a big believer in amino supplementation, I use them mostly intraworkout, other than the benefits of being anabolic, I notice an increase in endurance, I didn't think much of aminos until I stopped using them and noticed a big drop off on endurance

I believe studies show that bcaa/eaa intraworkout is better than just bcaa but I've noticed the endurance increase with both, so I just recommend getting some sort of nutrition in during training

my favorites so far:
compete- hydrolyzed protein and electrolytes
humapro- bcaa/eaa, in a precise ratio
recoverpro-bcaa, bargain for the price
bulk bcaas

I also think it's a good idea to consume bcaa's with a meal that may not contain the best protein source or a big protein amount, to ensure max protein synthesis

[6p6]

Re: BCAAs really necessary

I'm such a big believer in bcaa! I sip on them daily, I drink mid/during workout, and post.

I have been able to lower the amount of protein I actually consume which is less stress on my body without any loss of anything. I'm years into putting bcaa first and feel way healthier and no bloat.


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