Any recommendations out there for pre-training BCAA supplements? Thanks
True, I just do Leucine if anything, usually nothingWhat do you want to use it for, i.e. under which circumstances?
In most cases, you (or rather your wallet) would be better off without it.
What do you want to use it for, i.e. under which circumstances?
Thanks all.
This would be used when training early in the morning and don’t want to have food first.
Hey all, you might interested to know that the whole concept of using BCAAs while fasted to prevent muscle catobolism has been busted. A leading researcher (Rob Wolfe) did a massive review and showed the net protein synthesis from BCAAs is NEGATIVE in the absence of all other EAAs. In other words, taking only 3 essential amino acids (the BCAAs) causes the other 6 eaas to be pulled from EXISTING MUSCLE to form the new protein (BECAUSE ALL ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS ARE NECESSARY FOR MUscle growth- not just 3). Therefore it’s like taking 1 step forward 2 steps back, bc existing muscle is catabolized to form the new muscle. Conclusion, EAA supplements are superior. I’d be happy to address any questions on this. Crazy what marketing can do.Thanks all.
This would be used when training early in the morning and don’t want to have food first.
Is it only BCAAs when taken solely when fasted or at all even with additional protein and EAAs? How do they behave with post-training meals?
That's true but people need to remember that the bioavailability of protein sources differ, meaning even if you are technically "hitting your numbers" the amount of amino acids actually going towards muscle growth and repair could still be deficient.