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BCAA

missikay1970
missikay1970 Posts: 588 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
is it ok for women to take BCAA or is this for men only? sorry for ignorance on the subject. :smile:

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  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    amino acids? They're essential for everyone...
  • missikay1970
    missikay1970 Posts: 588 Member
    i was just doing some reading and bottles were very clear on not using if pregnant nursing or might become pregnant, just making sure this wasn't something "dangerous" for women. i'm not pregnant or planning to become so, but just unsure of the warnings i read. thanks for info.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,147 Member
    You don't need them if you're diet is right.

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  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    I think they put that warning on the labels of pretty much everything these days.

    But 9erbuff is right - most people don't really need the supplements, if they're eating well. Even as a vege, I manage ok without them.
  • missikay1970
    missikay1970 Posts: 588 Member
    i was just reading on MFP about I.F. and it was recommended to have 10g before working out, just didn't really know much about it
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