So I understand I get BCAAs in my diet, but I just have a question about it. So I see some BCAAs have a 3:1:2 formula, and some have a 4:1:1 ratio and then I have seen others. I am just curious what the difference is, and in theory which is best for recovery and whatnot.
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08-24-2012, 03:19 PM #1Registered User
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08-24-2012, 03:23 PM #2Verified Aesthetic
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2:1:1 is really the only proven ratio. Any other ratio is either for marketing gimmic, or for cost reasons. Total protein intake and sleep effect recovery much more than using a BCAA drink around a workout.Psych & handcuffs
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08-24-2012, 03:25 PM #3Hip Drive®
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At your age is best if you stick with the ratio of a complete protein. Supplements are recommended for those 18+.
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08-24-2012, 03:30 PM #4Registered User
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Oh no no, you misunderstand. I understand I get them in my diet, I am just curious because I have seen the different ratios, and was just a curiousity I needed satisfied haha
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08-24-2012, 04:08 PM #5Freeze Dried Poltergeist
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On the topic of BCAA ratios I've heard the other ratios besides 2:1:1 are whack because if you want to incease lucine you would also have to increase the iso-lucine and valine as well for it to be more effective. Not sure if it's true or not, just something I read.
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CORE ABC BCAA POWDER has been great fro me, went from scivation to Core and love it, way better than poppin a ton of pills a day
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08-27-2012, 05:52 PM #7CHIZZLE
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Most studies that have been done have shown the 2:1:1 ratio of bcaa's is the most effective form.
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