Currently take xtend but it is pricey and I'm a college student. Should I even worry about taking xtend? Currently cutting atm as well. Opinions please!
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Thread: BCAA supplement yes or no?
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10-14-2012, 06:50 PM #1
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10-14-2012, 06:57 PM #2
Its especially beneficial on a cut
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I'm pretty sure your wrong, but care to elaborate...
Disclaimer: The above post is my personal opinion and does not represent the official position of any company or entity. It does not constitute medical advice.
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10-14-2012, 07:03 PM #3
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10-14-2012, 07:16 PM #4
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10-14-2012, 07:23 PM #5
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10-14-2012, 07:25 PM #6
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10-14-2012, 07:29 PM #7
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10-14-2012, 09:32 PM #8
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10-15-2012, 12:14 AM #9
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10-15-2012, 12:38 AM #10
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10-15-2012, 03:35 AM #11
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10-15-2012, 03:42 AM #12
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10-15-2012, 03:47 AM #13
Atomic 7 works well to help me with recovery. If I take it pre with a cup of coffee I notice much more endurance. A cheap combo of Atomic 7 Black Cherry Bomb ($18.99 if you look) and creatine mono makes for a great pre/intra. Might be able to work it out cheaper than Xtend. If buch is real tight just pick up some cheap whole food with protein.
Whole eggs and reduced sodium ham will give you a good shot of protein and keep you full for a while.Back In the Driver Seat with ErgoDrive
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10-15-2012, 04:04 AM #14
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10-15-2012, 04:05 AM #15
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10-15-2012, 04:53 AM #16
As a CNS-recuperative aid? Yes. The depletion of glutamate intraworkout and to some extent, post-workout is counterproductive from a cognitive perspective. The neurotransmitter is implicated in NMDA receptor functioning. Hypo-NMDA activity is implicated in memory issues.
It WILL NOT, replace whole amino acid containing protein forms however. Most BCAA supplements lack the complete family of amino acids which would bring about the synthesis of protein.
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10-15-2012, 05:00 AM #17
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10-15-2012, 06:15 AM #18
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10-15-2012, 06:23 AM #19
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10-15-2012, 06:27 AM #20
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10-15-2012, 06:32 AM #21
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They're more beneficial in a fasted state, but most individuals are not reaching catabolism during a fast to label them as a "necessary" supplement. The real issue is when people consider them necessary in everyday training routines. They're not going to hurt you at all, and there are certain aspects to training routines that make them more effective (IF dieting, fasted training, etc) that will enhance their effect. But you shouldn't go out of your way to spend a bunch of money on them if your protein intake is high and your budget is low.
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10-15-2012, 08:05 AM #22
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10-15-2012, 10:25 AM #23
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10-15-2012, 10:39 AM #24
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10-15-2012, 10:42 AM #25
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10-15-2012, 10:52 AM #26
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10-15-2012, 12:03 PM #27
The studies I have seen suggest that pre training they can help with endurance. That has also been my experience when working out on a lower calorie intake.
I have also read that in at least one study they were shown to aid in quicker recovery when taken post workout. They were shown to reduce the number of certain chemical markers that signal stress and muscle break down. Another study showed no reduction, but a faster decrease in DOMS was reported by participants.Back In the Driver Seat with ErgoDrive
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10-15-2012, 12:28 PM #28
Ah, I always forget about post because I always either have a Whey shake or eat shortly after a workout. My main concern with them would be, helping prevent muscle loss during weightlifting or when I jog fasted in the morning (while cutting). As far as the weightlifting scenario, I typically eat 3-4hrs prior (30-50g protein, 80-100g carbs), I would think that would carry over to prevent muscle loss during a workout, but I dont really know. I should try and reread that study I saw about muscle loss during a workout BCAA vs none. Can't remember what the diets were like it meal times.
Of course, while I bulk, I wouldn't be concerned. No fasted jogging and I usually have a bowl of oatmeal and a shake ~1hr preworkout.Last edited by Blacklac; 10-15-2012 at 12:33 PM.
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10-15-2012, 02:36 PM #29
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