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    How many of grams of BCAAs before fasted morning cardio?

    How much BCAAs do people use before fasted cardio in the morning to prevent muscle breakdown?

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    I would say anywhere from 10-20g should do the trick...taking a 200mg caffeine pill could be beneficial too.

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    I take 10g with 10g of glutamine and some caffein

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    Quote Originally Posted by ramacher View Post
    How much BCAAs do people use before fasted cardio in the morning to prevent muscle breakdown?
    I take 12 gr (2 serving size) of BCAA powder & 5 gr of Glutamine powder and 200 mg of Caffeine about 20 mins. before my morning cardio workout with a large glass of room temp. water an empty stomach and my cardio feels great.

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    10g should be enough. I do like the caffeine idea. Maybe even some green tea extract..

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