I'm finally allowed to start working out again, albeit lightly. On top of my protein powder I want to add in some BCAA's. I used to take pills but don't know if that's the preferred method any more. Any breakthroughs or new supplements that are worthwhile?
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i can't imagine popping 20 pills for 20g of BCAA. just go instantized powder form, usually offered in 2:1:1, but occasionally 4:1:1, and now 8:1:1 (USPL)Originally Posted by tomenugen
Why would you need 20 grams per day? I thought the best amount was somewhere between 5 and 10? Powder is a good idea. Any good sources?
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What advantage does BCAA have over, say, a glass of whey?Originally Posted by bbaquiran
Unless youre training fasted, absolutely none as far as body composition/performance issues are concerned. 1+g/lb of protein provides all the BCAAs you need. http://www.leangains.com/2008/01/bcaa-roundtable.html I would go with Xtend or Purple Wrath.
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Scivation Xtend is my favourite the taste is fantastic and I would like to experience things that I could afford to do it! Until then, however, I drink all day at school and use before and during my workouts. Like young_squatter, we recommend the watermelon grapes.Originally Posted by noriorafu
Just started Xtend's lemonade flavor a little over a week ago. First time using BCAA's and can't tell much of a difference yet, although I generally eat pretty clean and am doing a scoop of protein power with skim milk pre (fasted) workout.
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Just started Xtend's lemonade flavor a little over a week ago. First time using BCAA's and can't tell much of a difference yet, although I generally eat pretty clean and am doing a scoop of protein power with skim milk pre (fasted) workout.Originally Posted by Lone Wolf
tell me more about this 'meal before fasted workout' concept. sounds fascinating.
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I'm not sure if they're preferred, but consuming BCAA's is probably easier via powder form. Easy to just throw in a shaker bottle and go. If you're doing the pills (which I have), that's eight to 12 pills you're possibly throwing down during the peri-nutrition window.
I'm already consuming a lot of pills (mostly fish oil and biotin), so more pills can be a bit of a hassle.
I'm already consuming a lot of pills (mostly fish oil and biotin), so more pills can be a bit of a hassle.
Not much at all (just one pill per day). By "lots of pills," I was referring mostly to the fish oil, which I go through like crazy (probably 10/day).Originally Posted by APK
Ouch. How much are you taking? I go through 5 of my high concentrate Costco stuff and its already annoying.
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Ten grams. It's not a huge hassle, since I've been taking three or four at a time the last couple of months since I fast two-thirds of the day and want to keep caloric intake as close to zero as possible during the fast.
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