when's the best time to take bcaa, and how do i take em, on an empty stomach maybe?
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when to take bcaa's
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before exercise or after? or both
they are most effective when taken on an empty stomach although I would say in general the effects aren't really seen unless the person is dieting down and in a caloric defecit. but there is certainly no harm in taking extra BCAA's post workout.
when the body detects elevated levels of L-Leucine it thinks that muscle tissue is being catabolized. in turn the body increases muscle protein syntesis and lipolysis. this is one way that BCAA's are a great tool to possibly increase LBM while losing fat when dieting down. it is not uncommon for bb'ers who supplement with sufficient amounts of BCAA's to gain several lbs of LBM while dieting down for a show.
when ever I do AM cardio on an empty stomach I always take 10-20 grams of BCAA's before.
when the body detects elevated levels of L-Leucine it thinks that muscle tissue is being catabolized. in turn the body increases muscle protein syntesis and lipolysis. this is one way that BCAA's are a great tool to possibly increase LBM while losing fat when dieting down. it is not uncommon for bb'ers who supplement with sufficient amounts of BCAA's to gain several lbs of LBM while dieting down for a show.
when ever I do AM cardio on an empty stomach I always take 10-20 grams of BCAA's before.
And how you like that taste? Takin it in the AM - that would ruin my day.LAM said:
ForemanRules said:
definetly...
du510 said:
I use a product called ICE from Extreme Formulations. definelty the best tasting BCAA supplement I've ever used. it comes in grape & fruit punch flavoring, I use the grape (heard the other was nasty). it mixes very easy in cold water unlike just about every other BCAA supp
im gonna use xtend i found the 1 kilo bottle for 40 and that is cheaper then on other sites
oh by the way lam, i know this should go into the training section but is morning cardio on an empty stomach more effective then hiit? and when doing so do u take bcaa before tghat
seven11 said:
low intensity long duration cardio doesn't provide the same increase in the RMR nor does it increase GH levels like interval training does.
you can do HIIT 1st thing in the am on an empty stomach if you want
so hiit is better for fat burning
seven11 said:
yes
I take them pre and post workout and before bed
Bond007
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Non-Workout Days
Do I keep taking BCAA and NO2 on the days that I don't work out or if I do only cardio but no weights? or should it be daily dose regarding. Because my understanding, NO2 should be taken 1st thing in the AM and pre-Workout, and BCAA after workout. So far I take NO2 only in the AM on non-workout days, and also pre-workout on workout days. BCAA I only take on my workout days after workout. Any feedback is appreciated.
Do I keep taking BCAA and NO2 on the days that I don't work out or if I do only cardio but no weights? or should it be daily dose regarding. Because my understanding, NO2 should be taken 1st thing in the AM and pre-Workout, and BCAA after workout. So far I take NO2 only in the AM on non-workout days, and also pre-workout on workout days. BCAA I only take on my workout days after workout. Any feedback is appreciated.
SuperLift
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I just kinda munch on them all day. lol! My favorite aminos are by Universal, the Beef Aminos! I get the 400ct for like $15. cant beat it! Lean Beef Aminos By Universal Nutrition
SwoleChamp
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i like mine before or during my workout...seems like better endurance and recovery if used while training...
Author L. Rea
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Good thread thanks for the read. You lose about 40% of any unprotected free form BCAAs you ingest to gluconeogenesis (conversion to sugar) and a fat loss inhibiting insulin spike thus the primary anti-catabolic value an athlete gets from ingestion on a full or empty stomach is the increase in the energy substrate glucose and insulin so less muscle amino acids are lost. This can be an over 50% loss as well depending upon the EAA content and ratios in the amino acid pool and systemic EAA levels.
I believe that bcaas are best utilized throughout the day, both with and without meals, for their leucine content and it's supposed impact on protein synthesis. I use both bcaa powder as well as a chewable(powerchews). I use the powder when at home and the chewable when on the go.
goonieboy2008
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Some people at the gym take BCAA's during training is that a good idea?
Author L. Rea
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Actually it is since about 40% of non-alpha-hydroxy protected BCAAs convert to glucose durring digestion anyway. But that depends upon your simple carb intake in your diet.
