BCAA Supplements

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Posts: 157 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone else take BCAA supplements? If so, how long and did they stop muscle soreness? I have been taking them for about a month now and I don't get sore anymore. I push myself hard so I was wondering if it could be the BCAA's.

If you could tell me about any other benefits you've seen from taking them, I would appreciate it.

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  • Posts: 157 Member
    No one?
  • Posts: 79
    I don't take any BCAAs and my delayed onset muscle soreness (doms) went away in about a month after starting my weight training regimen.
  • Posts: 296 Member
    I have noticed a HUGE difference while taking BCAAs. They definitely help with soreness. I recommend taking them on rest days as well if you're lifting heavy - your muscles are still repairing and need the extra help. I was getting headaches and feeling worn down on my rest days until I started taking BCAAs daily.
  • Posts: 157 Member
    I have noticed a HUGE difference while taking BCAAs. They definitely help with soreness. I recommend taking them on rest days as well if you're lifting heavy - your muscles are still repairing and need the extra help. I was getting headaches and feeling worn down on my rest days until I started taking BCAAs daily.

    Good idea! I'm sure it would help also considering I don't eat as much on rest days.
  • Posts: 12,142 Member
    Assuming adequate protein intake, supplemental BCAAs don't seem to add much extra benefit
  • Posts: 23 Member
    I took Scivation Xtend for awhile didn't really notice any difference.
  • Posts: 764
    I take 5g BCAAs in my post workout shake immediately after I finish a lifting session. Honestly, I'm not sure if they help with DOMs, as my muscle soreness always clears up within a week (if I've just restarted lifting after a month or so hiatus). Once I'm back into a routine, I really don't get much soreness (unless I poke the muscles - they do get a little sensitive), even when I really push it. But who knows, maybe they don't get sore because I'm taking the BCAAs. Since I can't remember not taking them, I don't really have anything to compare it to.

    I also take Carnitine, Creatine, and Glutamine in separate doses in the same post-workout shake.
  • Posts: 157 Member
    I also take Carnitine, Creatine, and Glutamine in separate doses in the same post-workout shake.

    What are these for?
  • Posts: 22
    I use BCAAs during my workout, and have noticed that I recover faster and I am not as sore the next day. (BCAA 8:1:1)
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    I also take Carnitine, Creatine, and Glutamine in separate doses in the same post-workout shake.

    You should not take creatine and glutamine at the same time.....
  • Posts: 157 Member
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    You should not take creatine and glutamine at the same time.....

    Why? And what are they supposed to do?
  • Posts: 506 Member
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    Why? And what are they supposed to do?

    Yeah, why? This is the first I have heard of this.
  • Posts: 3,783 Member
    I only take BCAA's prior to and during my lifting sessions. I don't feel that it necessarily keeps DOM's from coming on though.
  • Posts: 235
    Assuming adequate protein intake, supplemental BCAAs don't seem to add much extra benefit


    Alan Aragon agrees, though you probably knew that.
    _________
    3) If your protein intake is high, is separate BCAA supplementation warranted?

    Alan: If protein intake is already high, then additional BCAA might only help via expectation bias/confirmation bias/placebo effect. If that’s the case, then great – kid yourself into further progress!
    _________


    That said, I take them intra-workout to (1) supplement my overall protein intake, (2) because I like the taste, (3) because they've got to be better for me than gatorade, right?
  • Posts: 261
    Besides whey and L-glutamine, BCAAs are the only other intra work out supplement you'll need.
  • Posts: 261
    Q. You shouldn't mix creatine and glutamine because?

    A. Ammonia production.

    Nice try, thanks for playing
  • Posts: 261
    Do I have to do everything myself?

    BCAAs provide amino acids that are not naturally produced in the body. As for helping with DOMs, that is subjective but the main purpose for taking them intra work out is to help minimalise catabolism, assisting with the nitrogen balance in your muscles which is what a whey protein shake peri work out also achieves.

    I find BCAAs more refreshing intra work out and save the whey post work out before eating 1hour later after that.

    Besides, chicks dig purple and blue coloured drinks in the gym, it's scientifically proven to be a panty peeler.
  • Posts: 157 Member
    I drink them during my workout as well. I use BSN AminoX watermelon flavor and it's extremely refreshing and much better for me than gatorade. I have my protein drink after on the drive home.
  • Posts: 157 Member
    I only take BCAA's prior to and during my lifting sessions. I don't feel that it necessarily keeps DOM's from coming on though.

    I love feeling a little sore...it lets me know that I did the work but I don't like it when I can't walk straight or sit down. LOL
  • Posts: 261
    There is an interesting article recently published that documents test studies post workout using Peptides not isolate and the results are more beneficial using peptides as you get the whey instant release then the other two blends in moderate to slow release from caesin which improves recovery and muscle growth due to a longer feed time. Interesting.
  • Posts: 804 Member
    I used Scivation Xtend pre and post workout and I love it. It helps a lot with hydration, which in turn helps a lot with recovery. I noticed that I get benefits from it even if I don't have a post-workout protein supplement with it. It works better if I do, though.
    My personal trainer also recommended taking a glutamine supplement. That really aids in recovery as well.
  • Posts: 157 Member
    There is an interesting article recently published that documents test studies post workout using Peptides not isolate and the results are more beneficial using peptides as you get the whey instant release then the other two blends in moderate to slow release from caesin which improves recovery and muscle growth due to a longer feed time. Interesting.

    My powder has a combo of Whey concentrate, Casein, Whey Isolate, Egg, Milk and Peptide proteins. I guess I'm on the right track then. :smile:
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    My powder has a combo of Whey concentrate, Casein, Whey Isolate, Egg, Milk and Peptide proteins. I guess I'm on the right track then. :smile:

    That's not bad if your stomach can tolerate that mixture, wish mine could.
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