BCAA Timing

Nutrition
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Damn, I skip a few days and miss all of the fun.

[quote]David Barr wrote:
For limited use, pre-workout is ideal. Using anything both pre and during a workout is redundant and likely a waste.

IronWarrior34 wrote:

I think thats complete BS

Olesya Novik wrote:
I agree with all of the above…

I can NEVER have enough BCAA’s!![/quote]

What do you think is BS, specifically?

My reasoning is that our pre-workout consumption of amino acids will be distributed to the muscle both during and after training.

BCAA’s consumed during training won’t reach the muscle until after the workout, due to a shut down of our gut blood flow. This is redundant with pre-workout supplementation.

I know it seems confusing, at first, to think that doing something before a workout can have an impact during and after. But once we get our head around the idea, we can take advantage of the application of this concept.

As far as the redundancy, BCAA’s are among the supplements with the highest oxidation rate. This means that if we ingest too much, they are likely to be burned off. This is not meant for general application of quantity, rather it is in reference to my initial comment.

Hope that helps. If you still disagree, I look forward to your explanation.

NOTE: Although I’ve written about “more is better” when it comes to BCAA’s, this is meant to be applied with a modicum of reason (shouldn’t everything be so?).

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[quote]IronWarrior34 wrote:

Today’s tip comes from Charles Poliquin:

Inhale BCAAs

BCAAs have a host of research-supported benefits including preventing catabolism, stimulating anabolism, lowering DOMS, and providing endurance, energy, and an increased rate of recovery. Military personnel in many countries now receive BCAA solutions to prevent mental fatigue during maneuvers. Using a large amount of aminos is also very anabolic! My athletes take a ton.

so can this shit about BCAAs being useless finally end?? But, Im sure there will always be ignorant people[/quote]

A “ton” is fairly subjective quantity. It is certainly non-specific with regard to both actual quantity or timing. It would also stand to reason that the needs of a professional athlete differ from those of the average lifter.

Given that BCAA’s are a relatively expensive supplement, at the very least it makes sense to do a little research so you can institute a protocol that will allow you to maximize your supplement budget.

Randomly downing “tons” because you read one anecdotal blurb by one individual who works with highly trained athletes seems a little…ignorant?

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In an effort not to start a new thread. I wanted some suggestions on supplementing BCAA into my diet for a cutting phase I am going into.

I will be adding ephedra and BCAA (On brand) to my diet

I use whey 3x a day: so my schedule will be something along the lines of:
5:30am - Wake up
6am - couple piece
7am - almonds, ephedra (possible BCAA?)
9am - Whey protein (100% On whey)
11am - Lunch (meat)
2pm - Whey protein.
6pm - preworkout snack (BCAA??)
8:30pm - Post workout meal (BCAA??)
10pm - Whey protein
1030 ZMA/bed

How does this look? I also get some omegas with most meal times so ranging between 4-6 grams a day of that as well…How do the potential BCAA additions look?

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[quote]chrisrodx wrote:

Where do you think top bodybuilders, athletes, and trainers like Charles Poliquin get their checks? In one way or another, they are tied into the supplement business and its money cycle. Directly or indirectly, it effects their bottom line.
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I will agree that there is a corporate think as regards to ANY sup however, Amino Acids taken with solid foods or whey shake will only enhance the uptake…

BCAA taken on there own are a waste of money, Taken with food and or whey shake will be a winning combo…

As for taking BCAA. I take caps 30 mins before all meals and liquid BCAA right before, during and after my work outs.
Really helps when bulking and cutting… Bulking helps grow muscles and cutting it helps keeping muscle…

Solid