Whey protein with BCAAs in it + Xtend. Too much BCAA?

[rude boy]

i usually take 2-4 scoops of my whey each day which has BCAAs in it already. I also just got Xtend without even thinking about how the whey had BCAAs in it. How much is too much BCAAs each day?

[ahmadam]

The BCAA in whey are protein-bound while the ones in SciVation Xtend are free-form fast-digesting amino acids.

[ChubbzterTF]

.....meaning, no that is not too much bcaa's you really can't overdose on xtend so i wouldn't worry about dosages as much as getting a steady supply of it throughout the day

[rude boy]

how many scoops do you take while you work out?

[Squat2Grow]

Originally Posted by rude boy

i usually take 2-4 scoops of my whey each day which has BCAAs in it already. I also just got Xtend without even thinking about how the whey had BCAAs in it. How much is too much BCAAs each day?

are you bulking or cutting?

if you are bulking what I would do is save them for use during cutting. They can still help while bulking BUT they really shine on a cut!

[eldawg]

Originally Posted by rude boy

i usually take 2-4 scoops of my whey each day which has BCAAs in it already. I also just got Xtend without even thinking about how the whey had BCAAs in it. How much is too much BCAAs each day?

If you are adding bcaas to protein, you may be able to get away with stuff that isn't flavoured.

[Scivation]

Originally Posted by rude boy

i usually take 2-4 scoops of my whey each day which has BCAAs in it already. I also just got Xtend without even thinking about how the whey had BCAAs in it. How much is too much BCAAs each day?

Originally Posted by ahmadam

The BCAA in whey are protein-bound while the ones in SciVation Xtend are free-form fast-digesting amino acids.

Indeed. The free form BCAA will also help enhance how your Whey works by increasing protein synthesis.

Don't forget the synergistic effects of Glutamine that is leucine sparing as well as Citrulline Malate. The complete Workout Nutrition formula!

[majorchamp]

Originally Posted by Scivation

Indeed. The free form BCAA will also help enhance how your Whey works by increasing protein synthesis.

Don't forget the synergistic effects of Glutamine that is leucine sparing as well as Citrulline Malate. The complete Workout Nutrition formula!

I wanted to follow up on this thread.

I take 72g protein per day from Dymatize, which translates into the following numbers:


4g - Valine
7.3g - Leucine
4.3g - Isoleucine

so even though those are protein-bound, I imagine it still adds up with xtend. So instead of the recommended 2-4 scoops or whatever, I am thinking of 1 scoop pre workout, and 1 scoop during workout.

This would also extend the life of a 30 serving tub. Would that be adequate? 6ft, 170 lbs, so I am not pounding any serious weight right now.