BCAAs - are they worth it?

[mrmark]

My dad (aged ~58) has been training since he was 18. He used to put on mass easily but these past 10 years he's been only maintaining.

Recently, he's read about the benefits of Leucine and so is now thinking of buying BCAAs (on top of his 1 or 2 day protein shake).

Are they worth it? Do they work?

I would really appreciate any help on this.

 

[Robboe]

I use Scivation's Xtend frequently. I love it.

 

[mrmark]

I use Scivation's Xtend frequently. I love it.

oh cool! when do you take it or does it not matter?

 

[Robboe]

I use really high doses, but you could use a lot less to great benefit.

I have a serving of xtend with 4 of my 5 daily meals, and 2 serving when i train. So thats like 4 on off-days and 6 on training days.

Even if you had a serving with your largest carb meal of the day and 2 servings in a 2lt bottle that you drink before and during training, you'll be good.

If you're still classed as a "new lifter", you don't need to spend your money on it though.

 

[topolo]

What if you are classified as a "new hetero"?

 

[gopro]

Yes

 

[musclepump]

I take BCAA's in tablet form. I pop them like candy. Love 'em.

 

[redman12]

I take BCAA's in tablet form. I pop them like candy. Love 'em.

couldnt have said it any better myself

 

[mrmark]

Cheers everyone!

 

[Hlanderr]

shit man.... smashed cheers at 5 am and your already awake

save some of that sobriety for the football games today will ya please?

 

[Flakko]

I use Scivation Xtend myself. I use 3 scoops pre w/o and 3 more with my lunch.