BCAA Suggestions?
dejesus1991
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I would like to switch my BCAA powder once I run out. Anyone have suggestions?
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My favorite is amino x0
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I prefer Scivation Extend BCAA's. Great flavor and seem to keep me going strong!1
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I like Cellucor1
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placebo affect for most who take it. Its more for the elite athlete. BCAAs are found in protein that you eat.1
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I have been using Amino Energy by Optimum Nutrition. I drink it during my workout, as it has caffeine from natural sources. My recovery time has increased, as well as my intensity while training.1
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I have been using Amino Energy by Optimum Nutrition. I drink it during my workout, as it has caffeine from natural sources. My recovery time has increased, as well as my intensity while training.
The watermelon flavor of this is awesome helps with recovery and I use it instead of a pre workout and drink it during my workout because it's less caffine and doesn't give me jitters!0 -
Scivation - tasty as hell and excellent reputation. To be consumed:
On Rest Days: between meals (1.5 hours after meal), 1 scoop, 3x a day
On Workout Days: 1 scoop pre workout, 2-3 scoops directly after the workout (i.e. should be in your gym locker).
Helps recovery a great deal when you are pushing yourself to the limit.0 -
i usually buy bulk bcaa but they taste like *kitten*, i would advise u to take whichever u want as long as u like the taste.0
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Like another mentioned, it's not needed. It's pretty much Koolaid.
But if $ isn't an issue go for it... I use Scivation. Mango flavor is trash also. And I also drink Gatorade Zero for cramps, followed by Pedialyte at night.0 -
A balanced diet unless you're a serious lifter cutting weight or a pro athlete trying to stage off muscle fatigue.1
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I like amino x or scivation in watermelon.0
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EvgeniZyntx wrote: »
Why would I not?0 -
You would want recovery time to decrease, not increase. ( I assume this is what you meant.)0
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Joshhayward7 wrote: »You would want recovery time to decrease, not increase. ( I assume this is what you meant.)
Brain fart on my part.
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EvgeniZyntx wrote: »
Why would I not?
This will be a chess match for the ages1 -
To answer your questions.....I'm cutting weight for a muai Thai fight I have in June. I'm behind to make weight so I'm pushing 3 hr training days 6× a week. I feel like the bcaa I'm currently using doesn't really help with recovery.0
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eat your bcaas in protein.0
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dejesus1991 wrote: »To answer your questions.....I'm cutting weight for a muai Thai fight I have in June. I'm behind to make weight so I'm pushing 3 hr training days 6× a week. I feel like the bcaa I'm currently using doesn't really help with recovery.
How much Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine in mg's or g's are in the one you use? These three amino acids are most important for muscle recovery, repair and building(calorie surplus) so take a 2nd scoop if you feel you need it and have the money to spend on it. Most BCAAs products have about 2.5g or 2,500mg of Leucine, 1.5g or 1,500mg for Isoleucine and Valine. This amount can be found in most 1 scoop of protein powders. Now if you cutting and cant spare the calories then yes, use more. They still can be found in abundance in meat, fish, egg, dairy.0 -
dejesus1991 wrote: »To answer your questions.....I'm cutting weight for a muai Thai fight I have in June. I'm behind to make weight so I'm pushing 3 hr training days 6× a week. I feel like the bcaa I'm currently using doesn't really help with recovery.
You feel like it doesn't?? Compared to what? I'm assuming compared to some other product...and in which case, switch to that other product. Or is it just compared to how helpful you think it should feel.
TL;DR - I don't understand the data you're using to reach this conclusion.0 -
Not everyone can get all of their protein from food. Personally, I can not eat enough to consume 200 grams of protein.0
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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.0 -
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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.
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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.0 -
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 can not speak for everyone, I have had positive results supplementing with BCAA's. Both in decreased recovery time, and increase in strength. Compared to before I started supplementing with it. Some people just regurgitate what they read. I have found studies and such, that recommend not to consume whey protein. Same goes for other supplements. There are two heads to every coin.0 -
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 important0
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