Product Spotlight - BCAA - bad taste, good function!

Bitter, but it builds :)

BCAA is one of my favorite supplements.  It has been around for years.  BCAA is short for Branched Chain Amino Acids.  Your muscles are made up mostly of water and proteins.  The proteins are primarily made of 3 key amino acids : L-Lucine, L-Valine, and L-Isolucine.  Those are called the Branced Chain Amino Acids.

A recent study showed giving these 3 amino acids to mice extended their lives.  I don't know if this transfers to humans but much research has shown it is safe and this study in particular suggests it might even be very good for you.

BCAA protects your muscles during workout and stimulates muscle repair afterwards.  It reduces muscle soreness, and speeds your recovery.  It contains NO calories so it's pure muscle-building goodness.  When you're trying to increase your metabolism, adding lean muscle tissue is your primary goal.

Did I mention it's cheap?

I have experimented with all kinds of protocols and times of day to take it.  The best time to take it in my experience is (1) take 10-15 grams before your workout and (2) put another10 grams in with 20 grams of whey protein after a workout.   All the other times of day I have used it have really done nothing but waste my money.

This particular brand is nice because it has more L-Lucine than other mixtures.  The justification for which I won't get in to.  Let's just say that's a good thing.  You can buy other mixtures that taste better but I just put this stuff on my tongue and drink it down with water.  If you mix with a good chocolate protein you'll be fine.

Brian, TheDailyFit