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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
I THINK THEY ARE NECESSARY AND TAKE THEM EVERY DAY
AgreeQuote:
Originally Posted by FUZO
Can you guys please explain to me the advantage they would have versus increased protein...just trying to understand. Thanks.
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.
Plus there are specific ratios of bcaas that are beneficial that you may not get from food or shakes.
^^^^^^^ Much appreciated chemicallyengineered.
Hmm maybe I need to start taking them again
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
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
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by qhams
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 breakdownQuote:
Originally Posted by chemicallyengineered
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
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.].
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
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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I use them. 8:1:1 ratio from Modern BCAA+
They help with all the above mentioned, but my soreness is virtually non existent. I have a couple of tubs left and Im going to use them up. EOD works fine for me but after reading some of the suggestions here, I will do it daily
EOD pretty much means with every workout....didnt see an edit tabQuote:
Originally Posted by Ol.DirtyBastard
i think it helps
Every day brotherQuote:
Originally Posted by FUZO
I take them first thing in the AM, and sip them pre, intra, post workout!
Yeah, love em and feel like a caged animal without them sometimes. I think the body craves what's better for it. I've been a long time -long time, user of protein and bcaa's. I think the timing can be essential and complete substitution does avoid bloat as mentioned above. That's a huge deal when you're trying to compact your core.
YES
I use them only after training. but they do make a diff
I think it is one of the most important things you can take mid and post workout.
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I believe they are super beneficial. You can tell a big difference when using them throughout your day. To not using them. Also, taking them during your workout vs not taking them. I also, prefer a mix of eaa's with mine.
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what flavor of humapro do you take. what flavors have you tried.?Quote:
Originally Posted by Young Gotti
maybe its overkill but I like AM, pre workout and PM BCAA's
I just drank humapro like 30 minutes ago and can't think of the flavor, I've tried just about all of them that I know of......peach mango is what I have now I thinkQuote:
Originally Posted by macedog24
they are all good, tbh alri makes chain'd out and their green apple is amazing, I wish that same flavor was used for humapro but their appletini seems a bit different....could be the other ingredients in the product that alter the flavoring
I ended up getting Modern BCAAs and been on for a month or two. Love them. I do believe they make a difference.
I'm a big believer in BCAAs I sip some throughout the night when I wake up, first thing in the AM and intra-workout. I like Humanevo.
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gonna a check this out now. I was looking at the purplewraath chainedout,Quote:
Originally Posted by IRON-GAME
xtend.
.can always add , carnosine. and whatever is missing.
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