BCAA Suggestions?
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rainbowbow wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »Not everyone can get all of their protein from food. Personally, I can not eat enough to consume 200 grams of protein.
Are we talking about protein or BCAAs? Because I agree that it can be tough to hit protein targets without (relatively inexpensive) protein powders. But I think the topic here is specifically BCAAs and their efficacy, value, etc.
I'm refering to those that are saying to get all of your BCAA's from protein (food). I physically can not eat enough food to consume 200 grams of protein per day. So I supplement with BCAA's, as well as protein shakes.
I think the question is more, what do BCAAs specifically provide that a whey isolate can't in regards to hitting protein goals? BCAAs are very expensive, and while many people claim they aid in recovery, I don't know that it's been proven. I'm actually curious how much of that is due to placebo effect. Not to mention that most I see are paired with caffeine, which likely has a bigger impact on how you feel.
I just want to point out that they are lactose free, so that's something. As someone who can't just chug a scoop of whey, that's important
Ah did not realize they were lactose free. That would make a difference. And considering your milk type products, you're probably used to the lactose free surcharge (BCAAs seem so ridiculously expensive in comparison to protein powder).0 -
rainbowbow wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »Not everyone can get all of their protein from food. Personally, I can not eat enough to consume 200 grams of protein.
Are we talking about protein or BCAAs? Because I agree that it can be tough to hit protein targets without (relatively inexpensive) protein powders. But I think the topic here is specifically BCAAs and their efficacy, value, etc.
I'm refering to those that are saying to get all of your BCAA's from protein (food). I physically can not eat enough food to consume 200 grams of protein per day. So I supplement with BCAA's, as well as protein shakes.
I think the question is more, what do BCAAs specifically provide that a whey isolate can't in regards to hitting protein goals? BCAAs are very expensive, and while many people claim they aid in recovery, I don't know that it's been proven. I'm actually curious how much of that is due to placebo effect. Not to mention that most I see are paired with caffeine, which likely has a bigger impact on how you feel.
I just want to point out that they are lactose free, so that's something. As someone who can't just chug a scoop of whey, that's important
Ah did not realize they were lactose free. That would make a difference. And considering your milk type products, you're probably used to the lactose free surcharge (BCAAs seem so ridiculously expensive in comparison to protein powder).
i know, they are.
I agree if you can tolerate whey you should go for that and there's no outright reason to drink BCAAs. I have to say though, they also taste pretty good, can be refreshing, and are pretty low in calories. Sometimes it's nice to have the option of upping the aminos in a drink without having to drink a thick creamy whey. I know when i was younger before i was lactose intolerant i wanted to kill myself before having to drink another optimum nutrition's "delicious strawberry". the thought of it... just... ugh.
Anyways, if you have the money for it and want it, i say go for it. Is it necessary? No. Is it the most cost effective? No. But that doesn't stop me from consuming a lot of things in my diet.
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rainbowbow wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »Not everyone can get all of their protein from food. Personally, I can not eat enough to consume 200 grams of protein.
Are we talking about protein or BCAAs? Because I agree that it can be tough to hit protein targets without (relatively inexpensive) protein powders. But I think the topic here is specifically BCAAs and their efficacy, value, etc.
I'm refering to those that are saying to get all of your BCAA's from protein (food). I physically can not eat enough food to consume 200 grams of protein per day. So I supplement with BCAA's, as well as protein shakes.
I think the question is more, what do BCAAs specifically provide that a whey isolate can't in regards to hitting protein goals? BCAAs are very expensive, and while many people claim they aid in recovery, I don't know that it's been proven. I'm actually curious how much of that is due to placebo effect. Not to mention that most I see are paired with caffeine, which likely has a bigger impact on how you feel.
I just want to point out that they are lactose free, so that's something. As someone who can't just chug a scoop of whey, that's important
Ah did not realize they were lactose free. That would make a difference. And considering your milk type products, you're probably used to the lactose free surcharge (BCAAs seem so ridiculously expensive in comparison to protein powder).
It depends. The protein powder I buy is $25 for 29 servings. The BCAA's I buy is $50 for 65 servings.0 -
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shagerty777 wrote: »I prefer Scivation Extend BCAA's. Great flavor and seem to keep me going strong!
I 2nd that0 -
rainbowbow wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »Not everyone can get all of their protein from food. Personally, I can not eat enough to consume 200 grams of protein.
Are we talking about protein or BCAAs? Because I agree that it can be tough to hit protein targets without (relatively inexpensive) protein powders. But I think the topic here is specifically BCAAs and their efficacy, value, etc.
I'm refering to those that are saying to get all of your BCAA's from protein (food). I physically can not eat enough food to consume 200 grams of protein per day. So I supplement with BCAA's, as well as protein shakes.
I think the question is more, what do BCAAs specifically provide that a whey isolate can't in regards to hitting protein goals? BCAAs are very expensive, and while many people claim they aid in recovery, I don't know that it's been proven. I'm actually curious how much of that is due to placebo effect. Not to mention that most I see are paired with caffeine, which likely has a bigger impact on how you feel.
I just want to point out that they are lactose free, so that's something. As someone who can't just chug a scoop of whey, that's important
Ah did not realize they were lactose free. That would make a difference. And considering your milk type products, you're probably used to the lactose free surcharge (BCAAs seem so ridiculously expensive in comparison to protein powder).
It depends. The protein powder I buy is $25 for 29 servings. The BCAA's I buy is $50 for 65 servings.
ummm.....but......i'm not real smart with maths, but those 29 servings of protein powder, assuming industry standard of 25 grams of protein per serving, total 725 grams of protein. the BCAA, once again assuming industry standard, are good for 5 grams per serving times 65....so 325 grams of protein.
$50 for 325 grams of protein vs $29 for 726 grams is.....around 4x more costly for the BCAA, which is what Auddii was saying, no?
and whey isolate is virtually lactose free. most lactose intolerant folks can digest it without issue.0
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