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    BCAA powder vs capsules

    Is one better than the other or is it basically the same? I was thinking of going with sci-fit bcaa powder or optimum bcaa 1000 caps.
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    I think the biggest difference is the amount for each. 1 scoop = 5 grams
    100000000000 pills = 5 grams
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    ha i just noticed that i think ill go with the powder
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    Remember, BCAA's don't taste that great, so go with a flavored version. Ideally one that can mix in one of your protein drinks during your workout.
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    Originally Posted by Mike McCandless
    Remember, BCAA's don't taste that great, so go with a flavored version. Ideally one that can mix in one of your protein drinks during your workout.
    ^^^ agreed. You can get flavoring from C N W or you could just use crystal light or SF kool aid. Another option is purchasing a preflavored BCAA powder.
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    Originally Posted by NKWulf
    I think the biggest difference is the amount for each. 1 scoop = 5 grams
    100000000000 pills = 5 grams
    Yeah thats basically the big difference, and also you can sip on powder during a workout.
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    "Another option is purchasing a preflavored BCAA powder."

    any recommendations?
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    Originally Posted by Ledge
    "Another option is purchasing a preflavored BCAA powder."

    any recommendations?
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    Originally Posted by dan7681
    ^^^ agreed. You can get flavoring from C N W or you could just use crystal light or SF kool aid. Another option is purchasing a preflavored BCAA powder.
    Alright, I just got my NOW BCAA powder yesterday and it tastes straight up like battery acid (at least what I would imagine battery acid would taste like). I nievely tried to mix it with half a cup of soy milk (my preferred mixing elixir), and I nearly threw up. I figured I could mask it within my protein shake (ON 100% Gold Whey, Creatine, Soy Milk), but the stuff (BCAA) was so strong that it converted my chocolate milk tasting shake into some stale minty crap. I don't know what C N W or SF kool aid is, so does anyone have any ideas how I can take this junk. I can probably learn to stomach the shake, but I was thinking of mixing the BCAA with some grape or orange juice prior to my workout. Any thoughts/suggestions?
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    Most recommendations call for 1.5 grams 3x per day. I am currently taking ******** (VitaminShoppe brand) that are 1200 mg L-luecine, 600 mg L-lsoleucine and 600 mg L-Valine. The L-luecine is the main component here and this puts be me close to daily recommendations.

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    Xtend is a really good powder BCAA supplement check out the reviews on it you will here nothing but good.
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    Originally Posted by ElderJefferson
    Alright, I just got my NOW BCAA powder yesterday and it tastes straight up like battery acid (at least what I would imagine battery acid would taste like). I nievely tried to mix it with half a cup of soy milk (my preferred mixing elixir), and I nearly threw up. I figured I could mask it within my protein shake (ON 100% Gold Whey, Creatine, Soy Milk), but the stuff (BCAA) was so strong that it converted my chocolate milk tasting shake into some stale minty crap. I don't know what C N W or SF kool aid is, so does anyone have any ideas how I can take this junk. I can probably learn to stomach the shake, but I was thinking of mixing the BCAA with some grape or orange juice prior to my workout. Any thoughts/suggestions?
    sf=sugar free. sugar free kool aid is quite easy to find at any grocery store.
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    has anyone tried mixing it with gatorade? I ran out of cell mass, and started using Magnitude before AND after my workouts. Its working good for gains, but i can feel the loss of the bcaa and glutamine benefits, so i wanted to get some bcaa to mix in with my magnitude creatine/powder gatorade Post workout shake. Will the gatorade and flavored creatine do a pretty good job of killing the taste?
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    Originally Posted by BOSMIA bulk
    has anyone tried mixing it with gatorade? I ran out of cell mass, and started using Magnitude before AND after my workouts. Its working good for gains, but i can feel the loss of the bcaa and glutamine benefits, so i wanted to get some bcaa to mix in with my magnitude creatine/powder gatorade Post workout shake. Will the gatorade and flavored creatine do a pretty good job of killing the taste?
    It could, its worth a try.
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    I mix my BCAA and glutamine in my gatorade and it does a really good job of masking the flavour. The Gatorade doesn't taste as good, but it's still not all that bad
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    Originally Posted by ElderJefferson
    Alright, I just got my NOW BCAA powder yesterday and it tastes straight up like battery acid (at least what I would imagine battery acid would taste like). I nievely tried to mix it with half a cup of soy milk (my preferred mixing elixir), and I nearly threw up. I figured I could mask it within my protein shake (ON 100% Gold Whey, Creatine, Soy Milk), but the stuff (BCAA) was so strong that it converted my chocolate milk tasting shake into some stale minty crap. I don't know what C N W or SF kool aid is, so does anyone have any ideas how I can take this junk. I can probably learn to stomach the shake, but I was thinking of mixing the BCAA with some grape or orange juice prior to my workout. Any thoughts/suggestions?
    Sugar Free Kool Aid or C N W with alot of water. Check your pms
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    I prefer the BCAA Powder. When dieting for a bodybuilding show, I usually have 3 grams BCAA and 1 Gram HMB with every protein shake
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