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Why BCAA’s Are Important

June 06, 2017
by Marissa Spade
Why BCAA’s Are Important

What Are BCAA’s?

BCAA stands for Branched-Chain Amino Acids, and they are three of the nine essential amino acids comprised of Isoleucine, Leucine, and Valine Amino. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and make up 35% of muscle mass. They must be present for molecular growth and development to take place. BCAA’s stimulate the building of protein in muscle, and possibly the reduce muscle breakdown.

Below is the list of both non-essential & essential amino acids:

Muscles require protein to grow, and all proteins are comprised of these 20 amino acids.  Most of these amino acids your body needs to make muscles are the “non-essential” amino acids. The amino acids that cannot be synthesized by your body are called “essential” amino acids.

So why do these three essential amino acids play such a significant role? Let’s start by identifying each one:

Leucine: This is where most benefits of protein powder come from. This amino acid activates the protein. Leucine is capable of both reducing the blood sugar by releasing insulin from pancreas.

Isoleucine: Plays a significant role in blood sugar maintenance. The amino acid mediates glucose update into the cells, and helps break down glucose into energy.

Valine:  Helps the body produce energy which is essential for having the endurance to get through a workout

They are known as Branch Chain Amino Acids because their structure contains a branched chain, and that is what sets them apart from the other amino acids. Typically, amino acids travel to the liver where they are either used as fuel, or the liver directs them to build and repair muscle. Unlike other amino acids, BCAA’s by-pass the liver and readily available to the working muscles to be used as fuel, stimulate protein synthesis, and reduce muscle breakdown and aid recovery.

Why Should I Take BCAA’s?

You just read a brief description of amino acids and BCAA’s, but how are they beneficial to take as a workout supplement? BCAA’s trigger muscle protein synthesis and prevent the breakdown of muscles. They also play an important role in muscle and energy productivity and physical endurance during intense exercise. BCAA’s also help to speed up your metabolism, decrease fatigue, and can even improve insulin health. BCAA’s play a large role in muscle recovery and can decrease muscle sorness, increase muscle growth, and prevent the likelihood of metabolizing protein.

When Should I Take BCAA’s?

BCAA’s can be taken before workouts. If you have a strenuous workout or cardio session, BCAA’s will increase your performance. Taking BCAA’s after a workout or meal will help to speed the replacement of amino acids in your muscles, which helps to speed along muscle recovery and helps prevent over training and injury. BCAA’s can also be taken while on calorie restricted diets, and on rest and recovery days.

Summary of the Benefits of BCAA’s:

I provided you with a lot of information in a short amount of time, and it can be a tad bit overwhelming. So here is a quick summary of the benefits of BCAA’s:

  • Prevent the breakdown of protein during a workout.

  • Helps with Muscle Building

  • Provides Muscle Endurance

  • Increases Recovery and Lesson Muscle Soreness

  • Increase Physical Activity Endurance

  • Prevent Likelihood of Metabolizing Protein

  • Keep Body Anabolic Whether Slimming Down or Bulking Up

  • Can be Taken Before, During, & After Workouts

 

Here are some natural and great tasting options:

AminoHydrate- Watermelon Lime

AminoHydrate  – Orange Cream

AminoHydrate is full of essential branched chain amino acids and coconut water for intra/post workout hydration, fuel and recovery. Two amazing tasting flavors, Watermelon Lime or Orange Cream, This gluten free recovery formula has 10g Amino Acids, 7 g BCAA;S, 2g Citrulline, 1g Glutamine. Aminohydrate stimulates muscle protein synthesis, reduces protein breakdown and preserves muscle glycogen stores. The body uses these essential amino acids as fuel during exercise. Mix with 6 to 8 oz of water, AminoHydrate has no chalky aftertaste, no artificial colors or flavors.

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June 06, 2017
by Marissa Spade

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