BCAA's

[Jphunter]

BCAA's before workout after workout or before and after workout . What's your opinon for someone who gets there nutrition from 100% Whole Foods ?

[kelkel]

If you're spending money on BCAA's why not just put that money into a good whey protein powder? I mean, protein is the building blocks of muscle and BCAA's are the building blocks of protein. Cut out the middle man and use a quality powder that has a load of BCAA's in it. IMHO.

[Jphunter]

If you're spending money on BCAA's why not just put that money into a good whey protein powder? I mean, protein is the building blocks of muscle and BCAA's are the building blocks of protein. Cut out the middle man and use a quality powder that has a load of BCAA's in it. IMHO.

I was reading that it's good to take them before a workout to protect muscles , I also read that it's good to take after for recovery ( people right shit because people read shit) . I have a organic protein by orgain made souly from vegetable proteins I use in the am when I'm running late ( with peanut butter and a banana with almond milk ) so being that I eat in my truck as soon as I walk out of the gym I guess the BCAA's really aren't necessary?

[Livinlean]

The only reason I drink BCAA intra workout is because it makes it a lot easier to guzzle down 2.5L of water. Im with Kel. Price per serving on protein is pretty close to BCAA also...

[Livinlean]

I was reading that it's good to take them before a workout to protect muscles , I also read that it's good to take after for recovery ( people right shit because people read shit) . I have a organic protein by orgain made souly from vegetable proteins I use in the am when I'm running late ( with peanut butter and a banana with almond milk ) so being that I eat in my truck as soon as I walk out of the gym I guess the BCAA's really aren't necessary?

As long as you are having a solid meal pre workout, you have nothing to worry about. That post workout shake will be enough. If anything, double up on the protein scoops instead of going BCAA route (thats what I would do). My only concern is the amino profile on a veggie protein tho.

[Jphunter]

As long as you are having a solid meal pre workout, you have nothing to worry about. That post workout shake will be enough. If anything, double up on the protein scoops instead of going BCAA route (thats what I would do). My only concern is the amino profile on a veggie protein tho.

Rgr that , I eat whole meals before and after the gym . I usually do a shake if I'm running late am or I add one to my meal as a treat beacuase peanut butter is life : D

[MuscleScience]

The latest research is seeming to show intra-workout protein intake is best. That's with a broad spectrum amino acid profile.

[DocToxin8]

I haven't seen the latest studies.
But intra workout with glutamine makes sense.

So does adding 7grams leucine to your protein and carb shake after workout.
(Yes, add 7g or more BCAA or just leucine to your protein drink with carbs.)

Thinking is that the fast absorption of leucine will trigger the mTOR complex differently than the slow release from protein like whey.
And as long as there's plenty of amino acids free also that mTOR stimuli shall bolster protein synthesis, quite a lot.

Does it work?
It's not that expensive, just try it for a month and see.
But it really has to be a high dose of BCAA unless it's intra workout to prevent catabolism.

[KINGKONG]

If you're spending money on BCAA's why not just put that money into a good whey protein powder? I mean, protein is the building blocks of muscle and BCAA's are the building blocks of protein. Cut out the middle man and use a quality powder that has a load of BCAA's in it. IMHO.

^^this^^^ I drink protein before after and sometimes during my workout if you take in more than you can digest ..oh well?

[hollowedzeus]

High leucine levels promote better protein synthesis... makes sense to me to keep it elevated all day so I always have bcaa in my water. I don't know how much it actually impacts but that where I'm at

[Ashop]

I use whey isolate before and after training and its loaded in bcaa's..I've never seen the need to take in anymore in a separate supplement.