BCAA's

[pauliec1985]

I keep hearing different things from different people regarding when to take BCAA's. Some people say with each meal plus before and after training, others say only take them during a workout.... What's the general opinion on here? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[ErikTheElectric]

I keep hearing different things from different people regarding when to take BCAA's. Some people say with each meal plus before and after training, others say only take them during a workout.... What's the general opinion on here? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Supplement reps will tell you lots of things.. don't believe everything you hear.



ProTip: You most likely do not NEED to invest in a BCAA supplement.

[rhadam]

I keep hearing different things from different people regarding when to take BCAA's. Some people say with each meal plus before and after training, others say only take them during a workout.... What's the general opinion on here? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Here are the facts. If you are getting adequate amounts of protein, you won't really benefit from BCAA supplementation. BCAAs can be helpful when in a reduced calorie state and training fasted or doing fasted cardio. BCAAs are basically pure energy in a fasted state, and can help the body replenish the BCAA pool. Now, when in a fed state, your body is breaking down proteins and keeping the BCAA pool supplied. Even when in a calorie deficit, BCAAs still aren't likely helpful as you still should be getting in plenty of protein. So to wrap it up there's basically only 2 scenarios your average gym-go'er would need supplemental BCAAs: fasted training and multiple training sessions per day.