I’m kinda noob into the complement thing as I only use whey post training (I train 1hour30 after lunch, so no pre-workout shake needed :p), and casein before sleep.
I am now thinking of adding a new supplement to my diet and I thought about bcaas. First to make sure I got it right, it is meant to increase recuperation and protein synthetisation right?
Next question, it should be taken before and after training if like a whey?
Do we really see a difference in term of recuparation “yeah ok i’m not exhausted yahoo” and also on the results concerning muscle gain on the moderate/long term?
Finally, my last worry is that if I start taken some now, if I stop at a later point, my body won’t be as efficient in synthetising protein as it was before the cure of this supplement. Any opinion about that (yes you can say its rubbish, I know, but I am the worrying type).
Once again, thanks for the help guys.
Looking forward to your replies.
I use the BCAA tablets sold here and recommend them. I take them upon waking and going to bed and before and after training. I take between eight and ten at these times.
I personally JUST started the BCAA protocol that CT recommends:
.2 grams per pound BW (DURING your training) That = about 35 grams for me, and I get the powder form for $$
I use to take BCAA in the morning, PWO and right before bed, but thought Id give this a try. It makes sense since I’ve been on a Keto diet and keeping carbs down, so instead of counting on something like “gatorade” powder for an insulin spike shuttle, the L-Luecine in BCAA’s can be enough of a spike during the workout without the grand carbs.
Like I said its something I’m trying right now, and of course like ALL supps, its gonna be different for everyone, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed I know though for me personaly, its helped my recovery (unless its all a jedi mind trick!)
I know though for me personaly, its helped my recovery (unless its all a jedi mind trick!)