What supplements havent you taken?

AKIRA · 03-12-2007, 07:04 PM

I havent taken a shit load, but as far as the norm goes, I have never purchased or taken any BCAAs in powder or pill form. Am I missing out on this or am I getting enough of this from meats?

emitecaps · 03-12-2007, 10:08 PM

BCAAs seem to improve recovery so you would focus taking them around your workout. Otherwise I would just opt for protein as it's a lot cheaper nad taste is generally better.

There's probably a lot of product catgories I haven't tried. Never tried any ph product because of the need for PCT plus I'm not sure if I want to run them.

Focus · 03-12-2007, 10:20 PM

To the best of my understanding, it is best to use BCAA's when you either on a bulk or a cut, ie when you are trying to achieve a goal.
On a bulk, you can drink them pre-workout, during the workout, and post workout. More "protein" for the muscles, in a situation where a protein shake won't feel right digesting. I think BCAA's are assimilated faster anyhow.
On a cut, BCAA's are important as the body is in a catabolic state. The preservation of muscle tissue would be easier to accomplish with BCAA's on the workouts.

ABCs · 03-13-2007, 08:30 AM

Are the BCAAs in Protien shakes enough, or should one get a separate BCAA sup?

forum9351 · 03-13-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ABCs

Are the BCAAs in Protien shakes enough, or should one get a separate BCAA sup?

I think BCAA's are kinda pricy for how often you have to take them. I just rely on the BCAAs in my protein powder

Focus · 03-13-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ABCs

Are the BCAAs in Protien shakes enough, or should one get a separate BCAA sup?

Think of them as supplements to your supplements... they are extra

AKIRA · 03-13-2007, 05:15 PM

Ive never taken them nor felt like I should. I see some bodybuilders at the gyms have them in their bag. I figure they are just using whatever they can. However, I suppose its not a must.

I know there are more supplements out there, I just read a shit load about them in 2 magazines. Some for maintaining mass, gaining mass/strength, losing weight...

katt · 03-13-2007, 06:23 PM

I didn't take BCAA's on my last cut, but I am this time. I think I have retained more of my lbm this time on fewer calories. IMO I will continue taking them even when I'm bulking. They are only about 10 bucks for a huge bottle.

ABCs · 03-13-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by katt

I didn't take BCAA's on my last cut, but I am this time. I think I have retained more of my lbm this time on fewer calories. IMO I will continue taking them even when I'm bulking. They are only about 10 bucks for a huge bottle.

Where and which kind do you get? If they are cheap enough, might as well pick them up and give it a go.

katt · 03-14-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ABCs

Where and which kind do you get? If they are cheap enough, might as well pick them up and give it a go.

I get all my supps through dpsnutrition.com and they are AST 4500's.. I think they were a bottle of 500 for 20.00.. I quoted wrong last time.. sorry.

But 500 caps is alot

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Focus Defense Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 590	To the best of my understanding, it is best to use BCAA's when you either on a bulk or a cut, ie when you are trying to achieve a goal. On a bulk, you can drink them pre-workout, during the workout, and post workout. More "protein" for the muscles, in a situation where a protein shake won't feel right digesting. I think BCAA's are assimilated faster anyhow. On a cut, BCAA's are important as the body is in a catabolic state. The preservation of muscle tissue would be easier to accomplish with BCAA's on the workouts.
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AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,918 Photos: 3	Ive never taken them nor felt like I should. I see some bodybuilders at the gyms have them in their bag. I figure they are just using whatever they can. However, I suppose its not a must. I know there are more supplements out there, I just read a shit load about them in 2 magazines. Some for maintaining mass, gaining mass/strength, losing weight...
	6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 360 (11/29) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

03-13-2007, 06:23 PM	#8
katt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,132 Photos: 37	I didn't take BCAA's on my last cut, but I am this time. I think I have retained more of my lbm this time on fewer calories. IMO I will continue taking them even when I'm bulking. They are only about 10 bucks for a huge bottle.

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