Teach a breh about BCAA's

[Ain't That Something]

Is it a waste of money, since most protein have some in it?

Do I mix it with my protein or take it with the pre-workout.

 

[Slaimon Khan Shah]

I have some. I heard Dr. Oz talk about them. I don't know if they're good or bad.

 

[jilla82]

Is it a waste of money, since most protein have some in it?

Do I mix it with my protein or take it with the pre-workout.

from what I read they are good for when youre cutting because they are supposed to prevent muscle breakdown.

You can drink them w/ just water (they come flavored)...or you can get an unflavored kind mix it w/ something.

 

[AFRAM GLORY]

If you eat a preworkout meal they're basically worthless intraworkout other than flavoring your water. They're best used on an empty stomach for fasted workouts or between meals for the leucine spike.

 

[Apollo Creed]

BCAAs are worthless if you are not fasted. Your Food/Protein shakes already have them in it. Only take BCAA if you have not eaten in the last 4 hrs of a work out.

I use them, but when I run out I will probably abandon use of them.

 

[Ain't That Something]

BCAAs are worthless if you are not fasted. Your Food/Protein shakes already have them in it. Only take BCAA if you have not eaten in the last 4 hrs of a work out.

I use them, but when I run out I will probably abandon use of them.

So early in the morning would be a good time

 

[Apollo Creed]

So early in the morning would be a good time

yes, you would be fasted assuming you sleep for more than 4 hours a night. Have the BCAAs then Workout, then eat whenever you want after that. Note that if you plan on eating within 2 hours of the workout you had then the BCAAS aren't needed even then.

 

[onthereal]

Is it a waste of money, since most protein have some in it?

Do I mix it with my protein or take it with the pre-workout.

I think BCAAs are legit, but not required. I've been taking them in powder form for years.

Amino acids slow the breakdown of muscle during your workouts enabling you to workout longer and harder. Therefore, BCAAs are best utilized DURING your workout.

You can take your standard protein shake after like always.

 

[jilla82]

I think BCAAs are legit, but not required. I've been taking them in powder form for years.

Amino acids slow the breakdown of muscle during your workouts enabling you to workout longer and harder. Therefore, BCAAs are best utilized DURING your workout.

You can take your standard protein shake after like always.

when do you take yours?

I just found a bottle of BCAAs in my house I never used.
Would it be a waste to take it if im bulking?

 

[onthereal]

when do you take yours?

I just found a bottle of BCAAs in my house I never used.
Would it be a waste to take it if im bulking?

I take my BCAAs during my workout. I take flavored ones. I use Aminolast.

And you can take them year round, bulking or cutting. They are calorie free and only impact your workouts. Shouldn't mess with your diet at all.

 

[BobbyBooshay]

 

[AquaCityBoy]

This also applies to 90% of supplements.

 

[Techniec]

Ive always been a morning gym guy but Im starting a new routine where Im gonna be doing Intermittent fasting and I will be working out in a fasted state first thing in the morning

Do I need these BCAA or am I cool with one scoop of whey and water (which technically would break my fast but the calorie intake is minimal, 100-200 calories)

 

[Patriarch]

Just buy some Koolaid. I personally think it's a waste of money.