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Bcaas?
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If you use whey protein isolates or casein or other protein suppliments, many cones with BCAAs in them already0
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FunkyTobias wrote: »FunkyTobias wrote: »I have noticed a difference since using Amino Energy during my workouts. I get plenty of Protein as well. Studies have shown that amino acids in raw form are more beneficial.
Citation needed. If you are getting adequate protein then BCAAs will do 1/10th of jack squat.
Every single study that shows a benefit to BCAAS compares it to low protein.
Here are two articles with a similar thesis.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bcaas-the-many-benefits-of-amino-acids.html
http://www.nationalnutrition.ca/amino_articles_aminoacidcomplex.aspx
Two companies that sell BCAAS touting the benefit of BCAAS. Shocking.
The actual science says otherwise.
Then show us some actual science.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24477835
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Spartan557 wrote: »If you use whey protein isolates or casein or other protein suppliments, many cones with BCAAs in them already
They all do. Any complete protein contains BCAAS and other amino acids.1 -
Feelings on BCAA as an intra?
Any significant pros?0
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