Amino Gel Caps

[240PLUS]

I hate mixing protien shakes. I've always used Amino Gel caps throughout the years due to the fact that I find it easier to just pop a few after a good day's body part blasting.

The servings read 6g of protein per serving. A serving to the manufacturer recommends 6 caps per use. Where I'm getting at is the fact that if six of these caps only have 6g of protein, WTF. I'd have to ingest like 30 caps to get a good load of protein. They have a broad spectrum of all the branch chain aminos and I know they're quality caps. Something is missing.

Little help please. Don't worry if I'm the idiot than feel free to bash I'm not sensitive.

 

[Marat]

What's your question? Powder is common because of it's convenience. Amino caps are uncommon because of their relative inconvenience.

 

[240PLUS]

What's your question? Powder is common because of it's convenience. Amino caps are uncommon because of their relative inconvenience.

Why would gel caps be relatively inconvenient? You simply load them in ur mouth and swallow and Bingo Bango. No lumpy shake and no cleaning up.

Q: What are the pros and cons of Gelcap's vs. Protien shakes.

 

[Marat]

I perceive that a scoop of Bcaa powder is easier to get down compared to swallowing 15 or so capsules.

Additionally, there's about a 40ish% relative markup for those caps compared to, say, optimum nutrition's BCAAs.


I'll concede that I originally though the caps were whey or casein or something like that. I can see how one may prefer the caps (and accept the cost disparity) if one was particularly averse to the powders and/or could stand popping all those caps.


In terms of quality, Id imagine that you're getting the same product either way. I'll also mention that you may want to reconsider whether BCAAs are necessary to supplement in regard to your particular situation.

 

[eastwoodmuscle]

only benifit would be to use them pre workout with your (non protein) pre workout drink, (like jacked for ex).

 

[vortrit]

The blend of amino's might be different. They are in a lot of different brands of protein drinks, but I'm not sure it would make a big difference.

 

[cavtrooper96]

Little help please. Don't worry if I'm the idiot than feel free to bash I'm not sensitive.

Finally we have a reall man post in here that doesnt have a dripping wet irritated vagina! JK. It just seems every post is someone on here getting their panties all up in a bunch because someone is mean and calls them stupid or to google bitch! I know youre not like that!!! (End of rant)

To answer you question the 23 amino acids are the molecular building blocks of proteins. 9 are termed essential amino acids (EAA), meaning that they must be supplied from some food or supplement source; the others, are classified as nonessential based on the body's ability to synthesize them from other amino acids.

Amino acids are the basic building blocks of enzymes, hormones, proteins, and body tissues. Basically, the amino acids are digested easier and faster. Some of them (EAA's more so) help with catabolism during a workout and keep amino acids supplied to the body. Basically the protein can be broken down by the body to do the same as the amino acids but you need to take it earlier to acheive the same effect. It gets real scientific but it all depends on the formulation of the protein and the amino acid you are comparing.

Basically, in lamens terms maybe... I take BCAA's to help with catabolism and to fuel the body immediately preworkout in the morning after a night of fasting to preserve muscle. I will take a protein shake 1 hour before my afternoon or evening workout to get the same effect. Depending on the amino acid profile(most probly are not) most will not be formulated to provide the ample formulation to build muscle and will only help with catabolism. That is why it is so important to get most of your protein from WHOLE food sources. I hope this helps and makes sense!