Best time to take Amino supplement.

[nickrife97]

what would be the best time to take amino supplements? I'm currently using Cellucor alpha aminos and take them during my workout when I'm starting to feel tried to help me keep going but what is your opinions on the best time to take them.

[alecbreazeale]

The "Only" time it is beneficial to take BCAA's if if you are training fasted or when meals are 4-6 apart. And if someone is bulking I could argue that any BCAA sup is a waste.

[danielmoo]

The "Only" time it is beneficial to take BCAA's if if you are training fasted or when meals are 4-6 apart. And if someone is bulking I could argue that any BCAA sup is a waste.

/thread. This is exactly what you need to read, OP.

[andrewwww]

Best when training fasted or between meals 4hrs apart to spike MPS.

I always use an amino product Pre/Intra/post

I believe Cellucor Alpha is targeted for Postworkout if i recall

[boody22]

Best when training fasted or between meals 4hrs apart to spike MPS.

I always use an amino product Pre/Intra/post

I believe Cellucor Alpha is targeted for Postworkout if i recall

Bingo

[DasBiceps]

what would be the best time to take amino supplements? I'm currently using Cellucor alpha aminos and take them during my workout when I'm starting to feel tried to help me keep going but what is your opinions on the best time to take them.

I prefer them pre workout due to the leucine nitrates, then again i love sipping on the during my workout. Honestly either pre or during is fine

[DasBiceps]

The "Only" time it is beneficial to take BCAA's if if you are training fasted or when meals are 4-6 apart. And if someone is bulking I could argue that any BCAA sup is a waste.

/thread. This is exactly what you need to read, OP.

Not true when Alpha Amino is not just a BCAA product. Contains other ingredients that make it stand apart (Leucine nitrates + Hydromax glycerol)

[keaton10]

Just take them whenever.

[wishiwasdivin]

BCAA's can be beneficial while in a cutting phase. Also fasted training or spaced between meals 4-6hrs apart.

I'll sip on my ergochain Pre/Intra/Post

[alecbreazeale]

Not true when Alpha Amino is not just a BCAA product. Contains other ingredients that make it stand apart (Leucine nitrates + Hydromax glycerol)

I was answering his question -"what would be the best time to take amino supplements?" I never mentioned anything about Alpha Amino, however I do believe it is a good product and would like to try it. Yes those ingredients you mentioned should help with pump, but still if OP is feeling "tired" during his workout I doubt any BCAA/Inra sup will make a large difference.

[danielmoo]

Not true when Alpha Amino is not just a BCAA product. Contains other ingredients that make it stand apart (Leucine nitrates + Hydromax glycerol)

That's a good point, I suppose I was answering more along the lines of "When to take BCAA's," rather than Alpha Amino in general.

[XCriticalBenchX]

I still use amino's when dieting.. always will.

Mike

[Bigdumogre]

I know SCIVATION has a study coming out that states taking them intra will help no matter what.

So I use 1 scoop ErgoChain pre and intra

[anonymous]

The "Only" time it is beneficial to take BCAA's if if you are training fasted or when meals are 4-6 apart. And if someone is bulking I could argue that any BCAA sup is a waste.

I would love to hear your opinion on this Alec , I don't know that much about BCAA'S so if youve got a good link or free time just to PM me that would be really cool

Knowledge is power

[mdritter]

I prefer Aminos for fasted training, post workout, and if I'm in a caloric deficit and my meals are spread out I'll use them in between to take something in.

[The Solution]

what would be the best time to take amino supplements? I'm currently using Cellucor alpha aminos and take them during my workout when I'm starting to feel tried to help me keep going but what is your opinions on the best time to take them.

BCAA's would only benefit you for fasted AM Training dosed pre-workout or as a bolus between meals 4-6 hours apart

http://www.biolayne.com/wp-content/u...-Tech-2008.pdf
http://www.slideshare.net/biolayne/o...nd-muscle-mass

I believe Cellucor Alpha is targeted for Postworkout if i recall

i would not suggest taking nitrates or hydromax post-workout
I would rather have the OP get the results of the pumps from those 2 ingredients taken as a pre-workout dose, as well as the hydration complex in the product + Citrulline which is best IMO for pre-workout for lactic acid build up and pumps.

[LiftingLando]

I personally like to sip on mine during a fasted session but as well during the day as a normal drink. I have a tub at the office that instead of going and getting some sugar drink or cup of plain water, I will mix a scoop of amino's in with my shaker and have that. Figured that per serving the amino's are less than a buck per drink (sometimes far less than that) is much more cost effective than $2 out of a drink machine.

[NEBinAK]

I know SCIVATION has a study coming out that states taking them intra will help no matter what.

So I use 1 scoop ErgoChain pre and intra

Later this year, can not wait

I use mine pre and intra, just chug a little before lifting then sip on the rest during.

[kissdadookie]

Pre, intra, between meals. Not a good idea to take it WITH your high protein meals as that may promote protein wasting. Additionally, if you are having a low protein or low quality protein meal, you can take a dose of BCAAs to boost the leucine content to optimally boost mTOR.

I like having EAAs intra personally. Our EAAs product has a whopping 5 grams of leucine per serving along with the other EAAs.

[gradeabrawn]

Pre, intra, between meals. Not a good idea to take it WITH your high protein meals as that may promote protein wasting. Additionally, if you are having a low protein or low quality protein meal, you can take a dose of BCAAs to boost the leucine content to optimally boost mTOR.

I like having EAAs intra personally. Our EAAs product has a whopping 5 grams of leucine per serving along with the other EAAs.

I like to take my EAAs about 30 minutes before hitting the gym and also in the morning 1 hour prior to breakfast

[XCriticalBenchX]

I know SCIVATION has a study coming out that states taking them intra will help no matter what.

So I use 1 scoop ErgoChain pre and intra

I heard scivation had a study of that as well.. waiting.

[hvactech81]

Amino acids are great for fasting protocols and pre/intra/post workout. I usually consume roughly 20gs of leucine during the work day.

[RHK89]

before your fasted workout. other than that. between meals

[Big.Jazayrli]

what would be the best time to take amino supplements? I'm currently using Cellucor alpha aminos and take them during my workout when I'm starting to feel tried to help me keep going but what is your opinions on the best time to take them.

A bolus dose (a full serving, 5+grams) taken pre-workout on an empty stomach can be beneficial

[XCriticalBenchX]

Amino acids are great for fasting protocols and pre/intra/post workout. I usually consume roughly 20gs of leucine during the work day.

When do you take your leucine besides pre intra and post.

Mike