Are You Getting The Most Out Of Your

BCAA Supplement?
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1- A question that frequently gets asked is whether you need
BCAA supplements or not. Well, it comes down to two things:
the type o exercise you do in addition to your performance
goals.
2- Branched-chain amino acids is made up of 3 essential amino
acids: Valine, Isoleucine and leucine. Essential amino acids
are named this way because the body can’t synthesize them
on its own so they must be consumed through food.
3- Foods that contain a high portion of branched-chain amino
acids include: chicken, beef, eggs in addition to whey protein
supplements.
4- Although natural sources of protein can provide you with
BCCA’s, Pure BCAAs from supplements bypass the liver and
gut and go directly into your bloodstream, meaning they can
boost muscle growth more directly.
5- BCAAs, especially leucine, help regulate protein metabolism
by promoting muscle protein synthesis and suppressing
protein breakdown.
6- A decline in circulating BCAA levels leads to an increase in
serotonin concentrations in the brain, which is thought to
partly contribute to fatigue during exercise. This is especially
true for endurance-based exercise.
7- This makes BCAA supplements useful not just for the gym but
also for running, team sports, and even hiking. Keeping your
amino acids topped off can help you get through longer
workouts, and they make it easier to stay hydrated from start
to finish, as well.
8- Adding a scoop or two of BCAAs to your intra-workout drink
can also be helpful if you follow a low-carb diet or train in a
fasted state, because they may reduce fatigue and enhance
fat utilization during exercise in a glycogen-depleted state.