BCAA's, also known as Branch Chain Amino Acids, are essential nutrients the body gets from proteins found in food. There are a total of 22 amino acids, 9 of which are essential, in which the body cannot manufacture. Some good food sources include red meat, eggs, and legumes. BCAA's are also available in supplement form either in capsules or powder mix-in's.
There are many ways in which BCAA's are used. Some of the not so common ways are to treat various illnesses including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, tardive dyskinesia, and spinocerebellar degeneration. Some of the more common ways BCAA's are used in the general population are to increase strength, boost performance, provide energy during workouts, and promote lean muscle gains while decreasing body fat percentage.
BCAA's in supplement form can be taken at any time throughout the day, but are best taken before, during or after a high intensity training session. I prefer to take my BCAA's prior to training and immediately following.
I personally recommend BCAA's to any individual who trains intensely 5-6 days a week and is looking for faster recovery between sessions and increased muscle performance. I recently just started taking BCAA's this past year and have noticed a big difference in my recovery time (less sore and increased recovery time) and increased performance while lifting.
No comments:
Post a Comment