amino acids

nichols

how many are taking an amino acid supplement and have u noticed any difference in recovery time when lifting. i just started taking an amino supplement again about two weeks ago since hitting the weights hard again and have noticed a great increase in recovery time just wandering if anyone else has found this also.

nichols

how many are taking an amino acid supplement and have u noticed any difference in recovery time when lifting. i just started taking an amino supplement again about two weeks ago since hitting the weights hard again and have noticed a great increase in recovery time just wandering if anyone else has found this also.

hnlymark

I'm not sure what an amino acid supplement is. I use a whey protein drink. Is this the same thing? If so, I have noticed improvements. Prior to taking this, though, my protein was too low for strength training, so it simply makes it easier for me to keep my protein up where it needs to be (I try to stay around 150).

songbyrdsweet

I'm not sure what an amino acid supplement is. I use a whey protein drink. Is this the same thing? If so, I have noticed improvements. Prior to taking this, though, my protein was too low for strength training, so it simply makes it easier for me to keep my protein up where it needs to be (I try to stay around 150).

An amino acid supplement is basically a protein drink in pill form; it's amino acids, or protein. Liquid drinks have a shorter gastric emptying time than meat, so they're generally used for post-workout nutrition to speed recovery. I'm not sure whether putting them in a capsule does anything different besides make them more expensive. I find that I get equal results drinking nonfat milk with a bit of soy protein post-w.o.

AnnPT77

monroenick wrote: »

Yes and because Amino acids can help with weight loss in a few ways:

Increase energy: Amino acids can help boost energy levels, which can help you exercise longer and burn more calories.

Preserve muscle mass: Amino acids can help you maintain muscle mass, which is important when trying to lose fat.

Increase satiety: Amino acids can help you feel fuller, which can help with weight loss.

Support metabolism: Amino acids help produce hormones and neurotransmitters that regulate metabolism.

Improve recovery: Amino acids can help you recover from exercise, which can help you maximize your workouts.

Promote a healthy heart: Amino acids can help promote a healthy heart and blood system.

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are a group of three amino acids that are particularly important for energy production during exercise. The three BCAAs are leucine, isoleucine, and valine. A 2:1:1 ratio of leucine to isoleucine and valine has been shown to have the most positive effects

What the heck is the deal with waking up a bunch of zombie threads to cut and paste this response? (I'm wondering if there's an advertising link coming soon . . . ?)

Protein is not the best energy source. The body prioritizes using other macros for energy, before turning to protein.

Yes, it helps preserve muscle mass and some people (but not all) do find it filling. Some of the other stuff is true, too, though "support metabolism" makes me eye roll (because most nutrients help do some of that, and it's a silly-common advertising claim that things "boost metabolism").

BCAAs, considered alone, are not complete protein. They are only a subset of the essential amino acids (EAAs). If a person over-focuses on BCAAs, but doesn't get a well-rounded set of EAAs from other sources, they aren't doing themselves any favors.

claireychn074

I thought maybe it was a bot? 🤔