BCAA's

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MrsRoundbottom
MrsRoundbottom Posts: 33
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Does anybody use these? Would you recommened?

I'm doing insanity workout & want to get best results possible I already drink whey protein post workout, & was wondering if I should add BCAA before & during the workout?

Any advice is much appreciated!

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  • GuybrushThreepw00d
    GuybrushThreepw00d Posts: 784 Member
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    Bump. Watching this one, as I'm looking at getting powdered bcaa for pre-workout.
  • delonda1
    delonda1 Posts: 525 Member
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    I use BCAA'S mainly during my IF days. I also use them pre-workout when I run out of pre-workout. It has althe glut and leu in it. PLEASE BE WARNED IT IS THE WORST TASTE. I usually take it straight and throw some mio in the mix.
  • s_bell2012
    s_bell2012 Posts: 27
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    Ive just ordered them as I have really ramped up my workputs in the gym and my friend swears by them. He's convinced they help the recovery of the muscles post workout. I'm told you need to take it both pre and post workout to get the maximum benefit from it
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
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    BCAAS are not necessary via supplementation , the body gets enough branch chains through almost all proteins , aslong as your protein is high u wont need BCAA ... i use BCAAS if i train fasted and thats about it .
  • Kmenczynski88
    Kmenczynski88 Posts: 70 Member
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    Save your money and invest in real food
  • MrsRoundbottom
    MrsRoundbottom Posts: 33
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    I do train fasted as I workout in the morning before breakfast, so it sounds as though it could help, thanks for your comments so far :)
  • PXMike
    PXMike Posts: 94 Member
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    Both my Sports Physician and Personal Trainer turned me on to Charles Poliquin last year. I've recieved u believable results from his advice and just wanted to say that he has some excellent articles re. BCAA's on his site. A very good read.
  • dstromley1
    dstromley1 Posts: 165
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    BCAAS are not necessary via supplementation , the body gets enough branch chains through almost all proteins , aslong as your protein is high u wont need BCAA ... i use BCAAS if i train fasted and thats about it .
    ^ ^ this or if i have to do cardio after i train ill throw ten grams or so in with my creatine just to avoid catabolism untill i can get to some foood.
  • FitandFab33
    FitandFab33 Posts: 718 Member
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    Eat eggs. You don't need to spend $ on a pre-workout or intra-workout to get BCAAs.

    AND.... isolated/processed BCAAs all hit protein transporters at the same time- so they compete and less amino acids (branched chain amino acids) are incorporated into skeletal muscle tissue. Digestion helps the amino acids to hit the transporters in increments- so you're getting more of the amino acids into skeletal muscle.

    Processed BCAAs and intra-workouts often have a lot of caffeine/other additives and often have junk-ton of sodium to keep calories minimized. Don't waste your money! Eat some eggs!!!!!! :-)
  • haroon_awan
    haroon_awan Posts: 1,208 Member
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    To be honest BCAAs are one of those "maybe" supplements

    This video may be helpful actually: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO620U5YIps

    Some powdered BCAAs actually contain electrolytes, potassium etc so they may be beneficial, especially for a high intensity workout like Insanity. For example, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1H7ojASF6E - I don't work for the company and haven't tried the product before but I trust the guy in the video.

    Might be useful: http://www.bulkpowders.co.uk/blog/3936/branched-chain-amino-acids-excercise.htm <--- Written from a supplement company so take it into context.

    Studies for anyone interested:
    Greer, B.K., White, J.P., Arguello, E.M., & Haymes, E.M. (2011) Branched-chain amino acid supplementation lowers perceived exertion but does not affect performance in untrained males. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 25, 539-544

    Kutsuzawa, T., Kurita, D., & Haida, M. (2011). Acute Effects of Branched-chain Amino Acids on Muscle pH During Exercise. Advances in Exercise and Sports Physiology, 16, 101-107.

    Matsumoto, K., Koba, T., Hamada, K., Sakurai, M., Higuchi, T. & Miyata, H. (2009). Branched-chain amino acid supplementation attenuates muscle soreness, muscle damage and inflammation during an intensive training program. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 49, 424-431.

    Matsumoto, K., Mizuno, M., Mizuno, T., Dilling-Hansen, B., Lahoz, A., Bertelsen,V., Munster, H., Jordening, H., Hamada, K., & Doi, T. (2007) Branched-chain Amino Acids and Arginine Supplementation Attenuates Skeletal Muscle Proteolysis Induced by Moderate Exercise in Young Individuals. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 28, 531-538.

    Shimomura, Y., Inaguma, A., Yamamoto, Y., Murumatsu, Y., Bajotto, G., Sato, J., Shimomura, N., Kobayashi, H., & Mawatari, K. (2010). Branched-chain amino acid supplementation before squat exercise and delayed onset muscle soreness. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 20, 236-244.

    Wisnik, P., Chmura,J., Ziemba, A.W., Mikulski, T., & Nazar, K. (2011). The effect of branched chain amino acids on psychomotor performance during treadmill exercise of changing intensity simulating a soccer game. Applied Physiology, Nutrition & Metabolism.
  • dstromley1
    dstromley1 Posts: 165
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    To be honest BCAAs are one of those "maybe" supplements

    This video may be helpful actually: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO620U5YIps

    Some powdered BCAAs actually contain electrolytes, potassium etc so they may be beneficial, especially for a high intensity workout like Insanity. For example, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1H7ojASF6E - I don't work for the company and haven't tried the product before but I trust the guy in the video.

    Might be useful: http://www.bulkpowders.co.uk/blog/3936/branched-chain-amino-acids-excercise.htm <--- Written from a supplement company so take it into context.

    A maybe supplement? luecine is the most important amino for muscle growth. IF your not eating right supplementing bcaas would definitely be beneficial.
  • haroon_awan
    haroon_awan Posts: 1,208 Member
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    To be honest BCAAs are one of those "maybe" supplements

    This video may be helpful actually: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO620U5YIps

    Some powdered BCAAs actually contain electrolytes, potassium etc so they may be beneficial, especially for a high intensity workout like Insanity. For example, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1H7ojASF6E - I don't work for the company and haven't tried the product before but I trust the guy in the video.

    Might be useful: http://www.bulkpowders.co.uk/blog/3936/branched-chain-amino-acids-excercise.htm <--- Written from a supplement company so take it into context.

    A maybe supplement? luecine is the most important amino for muscle growth. IF your not eating right supplementing bcaas would definitely be beneficial.

    If, for example, a 200lb male is eating a minimum of 200g of protein from chicken, beef, eggs, fish, nuts, whey etc do you think he needs to add extra leucine? I know quite a few trainers and bodybuilders who take in 200g of protein a day and don't add it, and also some who take in 300g of protein a day and they do take it.

    Point is, if you are not gaining weight on a bulk then it's most likely not because leucine is missing from your supplementation. But it may be beneficial to those who are a) on a caloric deficit and/or b) those who do not get enough protein. I'm saying, don't spend your money where you don't need to.

    MrsRoundbottom:
    How much protein are you eating each day?

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