BCAA's - How much do they help?

[JonnieRingo]

Hey all,

Quick question. Your opinion on BCAA's? Are they a "must have" or a waste of money? I'm currently taking MuscleMilk, Creatine and Glutamine. Will the BCAA's really assist much with protein synthesis? I'm a hard gainer and looking to try something to assist in helping to grow muscle. Any advice? Thanks!

[quank]

i'm a hardgainer and i'm starting to believe what other ppl are saying about all the extra BCAA hype. Glutamine by itself helps me just as much as taking a BCAA product for recovery. i'm currently on my 4th tub of Xtend and thinking about just going back to plain Glutamine when finished.

[lth]

BCAA's i believe are the most essential supp for muscle building, although no supp is essential because thats all it is, a supplement to your diet. But BCAA's are #1 for muscle growth man.

[ESPforMe]

I only use them if I am cutting to help preserve muscle.

[bloodsimple1234]

they certainly have their place bro.If you are on any kind of budget at all then probably not a big deal.If you are eating a good meal at least an hr before training you will have a steady supply of aminos.I like a bcca product during my workout or after sometimes.They can also be good for long days i.e. lots of work,school etc...drink bccas mixed with crystal l ight or gatorade.

[JonnieRingo]

Thanks for the advice! I picked up some BCAA's today from GNC. Planned to take a dose before my workout and then immediately after with my protein shake.

[italianplaya30]

Hey all,

Quick question. Your opinion on BCAA's? Are they a "must have" or a waste of money? I'm currently taking MuscleMilk, Creatine and Glutamine. Will the BCAA's really assist much with protein synthesis? I'm a hard gainer and looking to try something to assist in helping to grow muscle. Any advice? Thanks!

Definately worth the money....i have made some crazy gains since last year and its definately do to xtend

5G when wakin
5g pre workout
10g post
5g pre bed

and 5g btwn meals