Amino Acids

[bullet57]

What type of amino acids are good to take,, just the gnc ones?

[DevilsDeity]

get some inexpensive Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)

[bullet57]

when do you take the amino acids?

[DevilsDeity]

One and one-half grams of powder three times a day should be sufficient to provide the body with an adequate supply of available amino acids to assist in digesting food and bulking up.

I take it after a high protein meal normaly 2x's a day 3 on weekends when im not training

[DevilsDeity]

Protein intake of approx. 0.88 grams per pound of body weight resulted in increased prevention of overtraining. This study was conducted at Ball State University on 17 weight-trained men. They were put on a four week "overtraining" program were they did 8-12 rep maxes for three sets, eight exercises for the first two weeks, then five sets, five exercises for 3-5 rep maxes for the next two weeks. The men were chosen to receive either an amino acid supplement or a placebo for the duration of the four weeks (0.88 grams/lb body weight/day). Those that were given the amino acids had measureable positive changes in total testosterone , the ratio of testosterone to the protein that transports it, and hemoglobin compared to those given a placebo. This proves that adequate protein consumption is the key to making gains! Be sure to get enough (approx. 1gram per lb. of body weight).

[VEGETA990]

All whey products are made up entirely of aminos. i think those BCAA's are a waste of money. look on the box of your whey and it should tell you what amino's are in it. milk also has many good aminos needed to gain good mass. don't forget either, your body can take amino's and convert them into a different one.

[xzoomzx]

WOULD BCAA POWDER MAKE YOU GAIN FAT ...WOULD IT AID IN FAT LOSE OR WEIGHT REDUCTION AT ALL? WHAT DRINK SHOULD I DRINK IT WITH?

[dane26]

i use BCAA capsules from sportpharma after i workout with my protein shake