Are BCAAs worth it

[Nuvo6]

Are they worth using?

 

[29trt]

no, not really. Sip on some whey isolate during workout.
Aminoacids only become viable when you are intolerant to whey of any kind or you have money to waste.

 

[lukiss96]

I would say no, overall for the same benefits protein supplements are better.

But I sometimes use bcaa's to suppress my appetite, for me it is good at it and helps me to drink more water during hot summer days.

Besides some of them taste really good and is definitely much better than Coke zero or other sodas. BCAA also provides some protein like ~8g per serving and it's better than nothing.

 

[Vanargandar]

I would say no, overall for the same benefits protein supplements are better.

But I sometimes use bcaa's to suppress my appetite, for me it is good at it and helps me to drink more water during hot summer days.

Besides some of them taste really good and is definitely much better than Coke zero or other sodas. BCAA also provides some protein like ~8g per serving and it's better than nothing.

Ditto this.

Do they do anything substantial? Maybe. Maybe not. But they make the water in my jug taste good. I also add in my creatine + electrolytes to it, so I know I'm getting everything in throughout the day.

@Nuvo6

 

[Nuvo6]

I would say no, overall for the same benefits protein supplements are better.

But I sometimes use bcaa's to suppress my appetite, for me it is good at it and helps me to drink more water during hot summer days.

Besides some of them taste really good and is definitely much better than Coke zero or other sodas. BCAA also provides some protein like ~8g per serving and it's better than nothing.

I made the mistake of buying unflavored bcaa. It smells exactly like feet and tastes sort of like them too.

I ask this question because I read an article about hgh and insulin years ago, unfortunately I can't find it now. That explained BCAAs, creatine, are shuttled into the muscle more efficiently if you use hgh and insulin.

I just figured I'd try it and bought some. But I haven't noticed anything, so I was wondering if anyone else noticed if BCAAs are worth it

 

[lukiss96]

I made the mistake of buying unflavored bcaa. It smells exactly like feet and tastes sort of like them too.

I ask this question because I read an article about hgh and insulin years ago, unfortunately I can't find it now. That explained BCAAs, creatine, are shuttled into the muscle more efficiently if you use hgh and insulin.

I just figured I'd try it and bought some. But I haven't noticed anything, so I was wondering if anyone else noticed if BCAAs are worth it

Lol, it's definitely a hit or miss with unflavoured stuff like this.

Well, I believe there is some truth here, but all in all a whey protein has a complete amino acid profile so = bcaa and more.

The only thing you somewhat win with bcaa is that you save some calories, but this tradeoff is for more complete protein.

 

[benfrankparkway]

What about EAA's. I know it sounds good but is it just splitting hairs. That said I use an EAA during my workout.

 

[Jabroni_Meathead]

What about EAA's. I know it sounds good but is it just splitting hairs. That said I use an EAA during my workout.

I agree with others that BCAA is garbage, however, science has proven that EAA is worth consuming throughout the day.

A new study that Greg Doucette talked about recently found that EAA consumption caused more muscle protein synthesis than without when protein consumption was exactly the same.


View: https://youtu.be/aIy4JhHZn-w?si=rZVl6Yx6knWKlnLZ

 

[Nuvo6]

I agree with others that BCAA is garbage, however, science has proven that EAA is worth consuming throughout the day.

A new study that Greg Doucette talked about recently found that EAA consumption caused more muscle protein synthesis than without when protein consumption was exactly the same.


View: https://youtu.be/aIy4JhHZn-w?si=rZVl6Yx6knWKlnLZ

You shouldn’t quote Greg douchette as a viable source of information. I'm not even going to click that

 

[Jabroni_Meathead]

You shouldn’t quote Greg douchette as a viable source of information. I'm not even going to click that

He is discussing a study. Do you want sesame street to show you the study instead? Maybe I can draw pictures for you in crayon? Or you can google it if you are smart enough. Your ignorance is showing.

 

[BlazinDayz]

I find BCAA are useful during long extended endurance activities.
4 hrs bike rides, 6-8 hour hikes, 2 hrs jogs etc.

 

[Jabroni_Meathead]

I find BCAA are useful during long extended endurance activities.
4 hrs bike rides, 6-8 hour hikes, 2 hrs jogs etc.

Per all available science, throw away the BCAA and switch to EAA.

 

[RomanMVP]

At least 20% of whey protein is BCAAs, save your money. If you're thinking that people are getting big by taking isolated BCAAs, they're not.

 

[eery]

no.

 

[29trt]

He is discussing a study. Do you want sesame street to show you the study instead? Maybe I can draw pictures for you in crayon? Or you can google it if you are smart enough. Your ignorance is showing.View attachment 274802

haven't read this study but previous studies showed that aminoacids gave a substantial insulin spike and that created a more anabolic enviroment than protein... but you know what I am not eating my protein alone and carbs do a pretty good job of raising insulin...

 

[Mishka]

use EAAs instead. Intra workout combined with carbs and insulin at best.

 

[Jabroni_Meathead]

haven't read this study but previous studies showed that aminoacids gave a substantial insulin spike and that created a more anabolic enviroment than protein... but you know what I am not eating my protein alone and carbs do a pretty good job of raising insulin...

i remember back in the day it was said to eat some chocolate ice cream after consuming your protein to spike insulin and shuttle protein/aminos into the muscle.

 

[Mishka]

i remember back in the day it was said to eat some chocolate ice cream after consuming your protein to spike insulin and shuttle protein/aminos into the muscle.

to spike insulin I inject insulin

 

[Jabroni_Meathead]

to spike insulin I inject insulin

my wife is a type 1 diabetic and has plenty of humalog and levemir in the house but i have seen what hypos can do so i wont screw with the stuff.

 

[Mishka]

my wife is a type 1 diabetic and has plenty of humalog and levemir in the house but i have seen what hypos can do so i wont screw with the stuff.

ye, better be safe than sorry!