Nutrition BCAA flavored water

[Deleted member 316]

I read an article about people gettìng bored with just drinking water. The same old recommendations came up about throwing in a lemon or cucumber for taste. Another was to mix a scoop of bcaa in a big jug of water. It gives you flavor and you can sip on bcaa's all day. My question is, some say taking bcaa during a fast can spike insulin and break the fast. Some say its fine. Usually you'll be taking a full serving at one time, with a big jug it will be watered down and spaced out alot more. So will it be ok or not?

 

[pet']

Hello,

@HUNTER1313
It depends on your insulin sensitivity. However, if you do not drink everything in one time, but spread throughout the day, I guess it can be fine.

Kind regards,

Pet'

 

[MikeMoran]

I take BCAA 's 3x in the morning during my fast [ 16/8 cycle] and so far it is working great for me. Recovery is faster from lifting and muscle is building easier/staying on. Experiment!

 

[pet']

Hello,

I do not take BCAA's but what is your quantity ?

Kind regards,

Pet'

 

[Gronk87]

people gettìng bored with just drinking water.

And that's mankind in a nutshell.
Last week I discussed with some people from my gym about drinking tap water Vs. buying some fancy suplement eyecandy powder.
I wonder how people manage to deadlift if drinking water becomes a willpower action.

 

[pet']

Hello,

BCAA's have to be used only as an assistance, not a replacement. I recover better since I take a little (1 spoon) of rice proteins.

Kind regards,

Pet'

 

[Marc]

Well, I really can't figure out how you can get bored by water

BCAA will have some impact on your insuline response. If you are a top edge bodybuilder you might benefit from BCAAs.
If you are not, I would say save your money. If you consume enough protein in the 24h window there is really no reason to consume BCAAs

 

[pet']

Hello,

Plus, the moment when you take your BCAA's also plays a role. For instance, shortly after and before training.

Kind regards,

Pet'

 

[Zack]

Are you following a specific fasting protocol?

What are your goals?

 

[mprevost]

I keep a bag of frozen fruit in the freezer. It is amazing how one or two strawberries or blueberries can spice up a glass of water. Cheap, simple and good for you. They do this at Whole Foods and charge $3 for it, spa water!

 

[pet']

Hello,

Concentrate of licorice is pretty good. Only a few drops in a bottle of water are enough.

Kind regards,

Pet'

 

[masa]

Beer is good too for a change. It's Easter soon. Bavarian monks drink only strong bock beer during fasting.

 

[Gronk87]

Beer is good too for a change. It's Easter soon. Bavarian monks drink only strong bock beer during fasting.

Did they deadlift and military pressed too??? hehehheh

 

[masa]

Did they deadlift and military pressed too??? hehehheh

Prolly not. At least not at the same time.