BCAA's - Best Ones & Best Flavors

autumnk921

I want to start using BCAA's only (not protein powders with it included) during my fasting period (I am doing IF - Not a full day fast) and would like to know everyone's thoughts on which is better to use - Powder or Capsules?

Another thing: If you are already using a powder would you tell me the best one in your opinion & the best flavor of course.

I am doing strength training 3x/week.

Thanks in advance for your help!! :flowerforyou:

rmhand

I do Optimum Nutritions BCAA capsules. I think it greatly reduces my DOMS. I'm interested in powder to put in my during work out water.

evelynfarmer

Can someone message me how to mix it? I have some, but it will never fully mix in my water.... it's always chalky and floating on the top, in the middle/ everywhere. I heard it works wonders and I really want to try it during my workouts. Please help.

rainbowbow

I like the scivation x-tend in watermelon. But honestly, I just switched to the BSN effervescent BCAAS in watermelon. It litteraly tastes like jolly rancher with light carbonation.

chosengiver

I use Cytosport Blue Raspberry powder. Mixes really well--1 scoop in 8oz water. I use a shaker bottle. You can get it on Amazon. It GREATLY reduces DOMS for me. Highly recommend this product! Sometimes I drink it 2x/day, but usually just after my workouts.

Whirlagirl

X-Tend Lemon-Line Sour is not too sweet and refreshing cold.
I use a half scoop per 28 oz of water.

AiJahya

Do you think it's better to use it during your workout in your water or to take caplets??

I take caplets instead of mixing powder (just to get it over with) but I'm thinking next time I'll buy a flavored powder... I'm not sure that it matters for effectiveness, but didn't know if anyone else had tried the caplets to compare.

dany_m

Powder is supposed to be more efficient than the caplets.
And my BCAA powder (local NZ brand, unflavoured) doesn't mix properly either. I think it's the nature of the BCAA powder...
On weight lifting days, I take 3g in my pre-workout shake, and 3g afterwards (I only drink water at the gym).

karinefitness

I used Xtend but I prefer to only drink water when I work out, so I usually get Optimum Nutrition's amino chewables. They taste great (bought the berry flavor I believe). and I just take two caplets daily.
Now I'm out of them but will probably buy those again

Larisonlj

I just started taking GNC AfterGlow in Bazooka fruit which is really yummy. I mix 1 scoop/30 grams per about 12 ounces water. I really like it, I feel energized, and I think it's helping with DOMS.

Dlacenere

I really like GNC Rapiddrive in fruit punch, I add a few stevia drops to it and it actually tastes really good. I put the powder in a measuring cup and stir as I fill it with a little water and then I transfer it to my water bottle, fill the rest of the way up with water and then shake. I don't get the clumps this way.

Crazy4Healthy

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