When should I take BCAA's and Glutamine help please!

[sanchezalonso93]

Hey guys, I'm a Brazilian jiu jitsu athlete and a full time college student. Recently with the intense workouts at the gym and BJJ academy, not to mention with all the studying I do. I've been feeling sore and tired etc. so to help with my recovery I purchased some Optimum Nutrition BCAA's and Glutamine both in capsul form. I have read the label says to take 2 servings of BCAA per day so total of 4 pills either between meals, or pre/post workout, and same goes for the glutamine. So I wanted to ask you guys for some advice, when do you think is the best time to take these supplements??? And should I take more than 2 servings per day??? Please and thank you!

[RedSoxBrah]

You shouldn't.

[joregorn]

You shouldn't.

I lold sleep is your best bet

[furyhockey]

I try to get in about 6-8g of BCAA per day especially on my more intense days of lifting. Unfortunately if you have the pills it takes much more pills to reach a desired amount than it would of a powdered product. I would take your BCAA's pre and post workout though. Hope this helps.

[cumminslifter]

bcaa pre/intra workout..glutamine never

[BetterThanLife]

Exercising individuals should be gathering sufficient BCAAs and glutamine through diet by meeting their daily protein requirements. Adding a few capsules of specific amino acids on top of a high-protein diet is not going to do anything beyond stimulating your inner bro.

[sanchezalonso93]

I try to get in about 6-8g of BCAA per day especially on my more intense days of lifting. Unfortunately if you have the pills it takes much more pills to reach a desired amount than it would of a powdered product. I would take your BCAA's pre and post workout though. Hope this helps.

Thanks!

[morningstaru]

Sounds like you are burning through too many calories and not eating enough (and or not sleeping enough).
Glutamine/bcaas wont help... proper diet and rest will.