BCAA questions

**heydespo5269** · 03-28-2007, 09:38 PM

There are 5 grams of BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, and valine) in each scoop of 100% Optimum whey. I usually take 2 scoops around 10 oclock at night with some oatmeal, but do you think I need more BCAA's? Like in the morning, or some extra at night?

**AlteredBeast** · 03-28-2007, 09:47 PM

Nope...If you're eating carbs man there is no need for that. You'd be better off with EFA's, if anything. You also don't need to eat that oatmeal at night. You stop doing that and you'll tighten up a little too!

**AlteredBeast** · 03-28-2007, 09:49 PM

also, if you do cardio, especially in the morning, then you could benefit from bcaa's by taking them before you do the cardio. On an empty stomach of course.

**bbdude** · 03-29-2007, 04:58 PM

shouldnt BCAA's be taken right after workout??

angelo212 · 03-30-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bbdude

shouldnt BCAA's be taken right after workout??

Yes. That's the best time to take them.

DrnkMnky · 03-31-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bbdude

shouldnt BCAA's be taken right after workout??

Pre, during, and post workout are the ideal times for BCAA supplementation.

T-MONEY · 03-31-2007, 04:09 AM

def. pre during and post. in the am before cardio. bcaas are very anti-catabolic, so any time around training to fend off catabolism.

**bbdude** · 03-31-2007, 05:53 AM

i knew that, but ive just heard that post workout as fast as possible is ideal.. just wondered if i was right

T-MONEY · 03-31-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bbdude

i knew that, but ive just heard that post workout as fast as possible is ideal.. just wondered if i was right

yeah your right. you pretty much absoarb everything better pwo. plus l-lucine has been shown as the most important amino in signaling your body to stop breaking down muscle for aminos and start the muscle building and recovery process.

T-MONEY · 03-31-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by T-MONEY

yeah your right. you pretty much absoarb everything better pwo. plus l-lucine has been shown as the most important amino in signaling your body to stop breaking down muscle for aminos and start the muscle building and recovery process.

BCAA questions - Iron Addicts Forums

good read for those that are interested in what advanced guys are doing with bcaas.

**bbdude** · 03-31-2007, 05:13 PM

thx, nice find