Aminos and BCAA

Shivneel23
Shivneel23 Posts: 80 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Doess bcaa really work ?


I wana try it out

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  • erimethia_fekre
    erimethia_fekre Posts: 317 Member
    Bcaa is good if you want fast muscle recovery. When taking essential amino acids they are bound together and have to be broken down in order to be utilized. So... 20 minutes to an hour vs within minutes? Depends on who you ask or if you have muscle soreness
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    The answer to "Do they work?" depends on what you're wanting them to work for.

    Myself, I do find them effective for preventing workout fatigue during weight lifting sessions and possibly some benefit for workout recovery (I take some pre and intra-workout).

    Will they cause increased weight loss? No.
  • Michael190lbs
    Michael190lbs Posts: 1,510 Member
    For myself they are a waste of money however some people swear by them..
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,002 Member
    edited February 2016
    Shivneel23 wrote: »
    Doess bcaa really work ?


    I wana try it out
    Yes they work. You get all you need from the food you eat. Provided you are getting adequate protein. No need to spend extra money on something you are already getting enough of...

  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    Let's just say this....they won't impact you in a negative way....but they're also not necessary
  • Azercord
    Azercord Posts: 573 Member
    I have some around the house for heavy workouts (be it lifting or running) that would take an extra toll on my body. I just take a dose before and go, I can tell the difference in muscle fatigue levels for sure but it isn't something that I would take as an everyday thing.
  • finneyjason218
    finneyjason218 Posts: 166 Member
    Is eating enough essential amino acids better for you than not eating enough? - yes.
    Is buying any $40 powder going to give you noticeable gains in the gym? - no.

    BCAA's (as a supplement) are a scam invented by nutrition companies to make money. If such products had any noticeable effect, the would be behind the pharmacy counter and you would need a prescription.

    Isoleucine, leucine, and valine are essential amino acids. If you are worried about it, eat more meat, but you probably get enough.
  • datsundriver87
    datsundriver87 Posts: 186 Member
    Just like everything in life everyone has their own opinions, I drink a gallon of water a day mixed with bcaas and I've stopped for weeks at a time and just drank the water and I notice in general I am noticeably more sore. Also I sometimes take xtend go which has caffeine so drinking that thruought the day is like taking a small preworkout all day long.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Do they work for what? I assume you mean as a supplement?

    I agree with ping. They certainly won't hurt you, but how much they help is debatable, and probably somewhere between zero and only a little.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,973 Member
    lmaharidge wrote: »
    Bcaa is good if you want fast muscle recovery. When taking essential amino acids they are bound together and have to be broken down in order to be utilized. So... 20 minutes to an hour vs within minutes? Depends on who you ask or if you have muscle soreness
    Aminos are the simple forms of protein. Taking BCAA's or Aminos in pill form isn't going to increase recovery faster nor reduce muscle soreness faster. Muscle takes more than a few minutes to fully recover after an intense training session. That's why DOMS sets in the next day.

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,973 Member
    datsundriver87 wrote: »
    Just like everything in life everyone has their own opinions, I drink a gallon of water a day mixed with bcaas and I've stopped for weeks at a time and just drank the water and I notice in general I am noticeably more sore. Also I sometimes take xtend go which has caffeine so drinking that thruought the day is like taking a small preworkout all day long.
    There's anecdotes and then there's science. Truth in science happens whether you want to believe it or not.

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