What supplements havent you taken?

**AKIRA** · 03-12-2007, 06:04 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, 09:08 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, 09:20 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, 07:30 AM

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

**forum9351** · 03-13-2007, 09:06 AM

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, 12:56 PM

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, 04:15 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, 05:23 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, 06:49 PM

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, 09:00 AM

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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