Are branched chain amino acids worth it? Here are 7 BCAA benefits to help you decide!
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Clinical studies referenced for this video…
http://jn.nutrition.org/content/136/2/529S.full
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=15586005&ordinalpos=9&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/86/2/366.abstract
http://jn.nutrition.org/content/136/2/544S.full
Hey guys, Paul from Ultimate Fat Burner.com here, and today I’ve 7 benefits of BCAAs for you. If you’re interested in experimenting with branched chain amino acids, you’re definitely going to want to stick around for this.
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Alright, so with housekeeping and shameless pitch out of the way, let’s get to the BCAA benefits…
Benefit #1
BCAA supplementation prior to exercise seems to reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness (also known as DOMS) and muscle
fatigue.
Benefit #2
Taking BCAAs during restrictive diets, cutting phases or intermittent fasting appears to reduce the risk of muscle loss.
Benefit #3
Supplementing with BCAAs during a workout may reduce fatigue.
Exercise-induced depletion of BCAAs may also contribute to central fatigue by allowing more tryptophan to cross the blood
brain barrier. By elevating BCAAs levels, less tryptophan can cross over, which reduces fatigue.
Benefit #4
Supplementing with BCAAs can reduce the breakdown of skeletal muscle during exercise.
Benefit #5
The branched amino acid Leucine serves an important function as an initiator of muscle protein synthesis.
This underscores the need for an adequate supply of leucine and other essential amino acids to capitalize on the effects of
exercise on muscle growth.
Benefit #6
It’s been estimated that BCAAs account for 35%–40% of the essential amino acids in body proteins and make up about 14% of
skeletal muscle. In addition, BCAAs are needed for the synthesis of the non-essential amino acids.
As a result an adequate supply of dietary BCAAs is necessary to maintain basic physiological processes essential to general
health and well-being.
Benefit #7
BCAAs can even be used to treat some illnesses.
Some examples are anorexia, poor brain function related to liver disease and a movement disorder called tardive dys-kinesia.
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Hey guys, Paul from [inaudible] dot com here and today I’ve got seven benefits of BCAA is for you. If you’re interested in experimenting with branch chain Amino Acids, you’re definitely gonna want to stick around for this right back at Ya and just a couple of seconds. Stick around. Don’t go anywhere.
Hey, cool, you’re still here. Thanks for sticking around. Two real quick things before I get into this video. The first I provided links to the clinical studies that support the statements I make in this video in the description field. Underneath the video, you’ll also find a link to the full article on branching amino acids on ultimate fabric.com. Please check them out if you like. Number two real quick while you’re here, why not subscribe to this channel? I’d really appreciate it and it would be great to have you on board. All right, so we’ve got the housekeeping in the shameless pitch out of the way. Let’s move on to these seven BC a benefits benefit. Number one, BCAA supplementation prior to exercise seems to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness, also known as dlms and muscle fatigue. Benefit number two, taking bcaas during restrictive diets. Cutting phases or intermittent fasting appears to reduce the risk of muscle loss.
Benefit number three, supplementing with bcaas during a workout may reduce fatigue. Benefit number four, supplementing with BCAAS can reduce the breakdown of skeletal muscle during exercise. Benefit number five, the branch chain amino acid. Leucine serves an important role as an initiator of muscle protein synthesis. This underscores the need of an adequate supply of leucine and other essential amino acids to capitalize on the effect of exercise on muscle growth. Benefit number six it’s been estimated that BCAA is account for 35 to 40% of the essential amino acids in body proteins and make up about 14% of skeletal muscle. In addition, bcaas are needed for the synthesis of nonessential amino acids. As a result, an adequate supply of dietary BCAA is necessary to maintain basic physiological processes is central to general health and wellbeing. Benefit number seven, bcaas can even be used to treat some illnesses. Some examples are Anorexia, poor brain function related to liver disease and a movement disorder called tardive Dyskinesia.
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I use 10grams bcaa preworkout combined with citruline Malate and since doing this for the past 3 weeks I’ve definitely noticed a bit more energy in my workouts and a lot less soreness especially in my legs! I’ve heard a lot of people saying there a waste of money and that there a scam! But I find them very beneficial and definitely works for me! :)
Im in my 50s and Ive been taking the same supplements together for 5mo now. I work out in the gym and do Jiu Jitsu. I have noticed I don’t have the soreness anymore. I recover quickly. I take bcaa 10g, citrulline 3g, I can definitely feel a difference on performance and recovery. I also take createn 5g, Arginine 6g, and glutamine 5g. Maybe not for everyone but bcaa work for me
Hey Jaren; if you’re taking a whey protein powder, you’re already taking a decent dose of BCAAs, since whey contains all three of them in high concentrations. Some folks might argue with me, but if you can only afford to take one, stick with a high quality whey protein, especially if your diet is lacking in high quality proteins. BCAAs are worth taking IMO in addition to a high whey protein, but I think most of the arguments for their supplementation is exaggerated. For everything you ever want to know about BCAAs (and possibly a bit more), I have an article here: http://www.ultimatefatburner.com/bodybuilding/bcaas-branched-chain-amino-acids.html
Hello sir, IAM from India, And I have fatty liver with minor alivated sgpt and sgot level, so can I take BCAA or not, Actually I already taken sample of BCAA and it’s really helps me for my weight training in good way, Hence request u to plz advise can I take in this liver condition Plz sir reply me,
I’m also taking Iso pure zero carb is it safe in fatty liver or not Plz reply about this also
The reality is many relatively safe and helpful supplements can have side effects – when taken in large doses, or by individuals with sensitivities. That’s true for ALL sorts of supplements, herbal remedies and even WATER.
Hello, am 15 and I am around 76 Kgs and 170 cm and now am going to the gym to lose weight and the same time to build muscle. My question is, is ok for me to take bcaa???
Ahmed, generally supplements aren’t recommended for anyone under the age of 18. Plus, your goals of building muscle (which requires a caloric surplus) and losing weight (which requires a caloric deficit) is extremely difficult to do (which is why bodybuilders have “mass” and “cutting” phases). My recommendation is to choose one or the other.
Paul, I love your work here. Do you take a BCAA supplement yourself? I have noticed that all the benefits listed for non-pathology benefits are proceeded the the word “maybe”. In other words, the jury is still out.
Jackson, thanks for the kudos. I do my best. :-) I am currently using Isatori’s Amino Gro and I like it, but I have also used (and like) Scivation’s Xtend and Allmax’s AminoCore. Pretty much any of those are fine. Yep, on the “may.” I always use clinical references to support the statements in my videos, but 1 or 2 studies does not constitute absolute proof, hence the “may.” I don’t want to mislead anyone. No false promises from this guy. :-)
The clinical data I reference to present these benefits refers to taking BCAAs on their own, not in combination with other aminos. Of course if your diet is halfway decent, most other essential and non essential aminos will be present already. I can’t imagine it’s likely that BCAAs are ever really consumed in isolation if you consider the aminos present in the diet…
UltimateFatBurner.com given the fact that BCAAs are being put in isolation in every supplement possible the distinction should be made. BCAAs taken on their own do not function as the supplement industry advertises.
You can, but what are you hoping to accomplish with it? If your diet is low in protein you’d be better off with a protein powder: https://youtu.be/m8ApiB30yuY
hello. i have started powerlifting 2 months ago and i need to take some supplements to reduce fatigue and performing better. what are the best supplements for this sport? thanks in advance.
one more question please! joints pain is an issue in powerlifting. what should i do? any supplement to take to keep my joints healthy and to get rid of the pain?
Hello sir, IAM from India, And I have fatty liver with minor alivated sgpt and sgot level, so can I take BCAA or not, Actually I already taken sample of BCAA and it’s really helps me for my weight training in good way, Hence request u to plz advise can I take in this liver condition Plz sir reply me,
I’m also taking Iso pure zero carb is it safe in fatty liver or not Plz reply about this also
@UltimateFatBurner.com dear sir thanks for replying But in your other video of side effect of BCAA, u told that BCAA badly affects on liver, is that true?
Woah man! Fine I won’t go, let’s not get angry
Haha! Thanks!
I use 10grams bcaa preworkout combined with citruline Malate and since doing this for the past 3 weeks I’ve definitely noticed a bit more energy in my workouts and a lot less soreness especially in my legs! I’ve heard a lot of people saying there a waste of money and that there a scam! But I find them very beneficial and definitely works for me! :)
Great feedback! Thanks for letting us know Robert!
Robert Bowers did you gain weight with it?
Im in my 50s and Ive been taking the same supplements together for 5mo now. I work out in the gym and do Jiu Jitsu. I have noticed I don’t have the soreness anymore. I recover quickly. I take bcaa 10g, citrulline 3g, I can definitely feel a difference on performance and recovery. I also take createn 5g, Arginine 6g, and glutamine 5g. Maybe not for everyone but bcaa work for me
Video suggestion EAA vs BCAA or just on EAA.
Thanks for the suggestion, Steve!
I’d love to see that too.
Bro , are Bcaa’s helps to build muscle?
Which is better Bcaa or protein powders? Thanks for the answer bro it’ll help me a lot
Hey Jaren; if you’re taking a whey protein powder, you’re already taking a decent dose of BCAAs, since whey contains all three of them in high concentrations. Some folks might argue with me, but if you can only afford to take one, stick with a high quality whey protein, especially if your diet is lacking in high quality proteins. BCAAs are worth taking IMO in addition to a high whey protein, but I think most of the arguments for their supplementation is exaggerated. For everything you ever want to know about BCAAs (and possibly a bit more), I have an article here: http://www.ultimatefatburner.com/bodybuilding/bcaas-branched-chain-amino-acids.html
UltimateFatBurner.com
Thanks Bro! More power to your channel
Thank you!
You may also like this video: The BCAA Glutamine Stack; Should You Take Them Together? Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nSUbUnmyt0
Hello sir,
IAM from India,
And I have fatty liver with minor alivated sgpt and sgot level, so can I take BCAA or not,
Actually I already taken sample of BCAA and it’s really helps me for my weight training in good way,
Hence request u to plz advise can I take in this liver condition
Plz sir reply me,
I’m also taking Iso pure zero carb is it safe in fatty liver or not
Plz reply about this also
Wtfk another video you said that it’s dangerous to get bcaa, and here your telling its good…. Fk You
The reality is many relatively safe and helpful supplements can have side effects – when taken in large doses, or by individuals with sensitivities. That’s true for ALL sorts of supplements, herbal remedies and even WATER.
video starts at 01:00 ! ha!
LOL!
JONATHAN HERNANDEZ thanks
But seriously very good video informative and to the point
Thanks Jonathan!
Hello, am 15 and I am around 76 Kgs and 170 cm and now am going to the gym to lose weight and the same time to build muscle. My question is, is ok for me to take bcaa???
Ahmed, generally supplements aren’t recommended for anyone under the age of 18. Plus, your goals of building muscle (which requires a caloric surplus) and losing weight (which requires a caloric deficit) is extremely difficult to do (which is why bodybuilders have “mass” and “cutting” phases). My recommendation is to choose one or the other.
Paul, I love your work here. Do you take a BCAA supplement yourself? I have noticed that all the benefits listed for non-pathology benefits are proceeded the the word “maybe”. In other words, the jury is still out.
Jackson, thanks for the kudos. I do my best. :-) I am currently using Isatori’s Amino Gro and I like it, but I have also used (and like) Scivation’s Xtend and Allmax’s AminoCore. Pretty much any of those are fine. Yep, on the “may.” I always use clinical references to support the statements in my videos, but 1 or 2 studies does not constitute absolute proof, hence the “may.” I don’t want to mislead anyone. No false promises from this guy. :-)
Thank you so much for the good info
Can you make a video on the best bcaa supplements in the market
I’ll do my best John.
Nice short video! Excellent info. Keep these positive short videos coming !! Well done. Well presented!! Pleasure
Thank you!
Too bad BCAAs do nothing without the other 6 essential amino acids present …
The clinical data I reference to present these benefits refers to taking BCAAs on their own, not in combination with other aminos. Of course if your diet is halfway decent, most other essential and non essential aminos will be present already. I can’t imagine it’s likely that BCAAs are ever really consumed in isolation if you consider the aminos present in the diet…
UltimateFatBurner.com given the fact that BCAAs are being put in isolation in every supplement possible the distinction should be made. BCAAs taken on their own do not function as the supplement industry advertises.
Almost *nothing* functions the way the supplement industry advertises!
Can I use it without any workout??
You can, but what are you hoping to accomplish with it? If your diet is low in protein you’d be better off with a protein powder: https://youtu.be/m8ApiB30yuY
from 1 to 4 are the same concepts
hello. i have started powerlifting 2 months ago and i need to take some supplements to reduce fatigue and performing better. what are the best supplements for this sport? thanks in advance.
Hi Charbel; two supplements that proven effects for anaerobic exercises like powerlifting are creatine monohydrate and beta alanine.
@UltimateFatBurner.com thank you so much for the help sir.
one more question please!
joints pain is an issue in powerlifting. what should i do? any supplement to take to keep my joints healthy and to get rid of the pain?
Hi Charbel, there are all kinds of supplements that will help with this. I’ll be doing a new series on them soon. Stay tuned!
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Hello sir,
IAM from India,
And I have fatty liver with minor alivated sgpt and sgot level, so can I take BCAA or not,
Actually I already taken sample of BCAA and it’s really helps me for my weight training in good way,
Hence request u to plz advise can I take in this liver condition
Plz sir reply me,
I’m also taking Iso pure zero carb is it safe in fatty liver or not
Plz reply about this also
Manthan, sorry but these are questions for a medication professional – I am not comfortable answering them.
@UltimateFatBurner.com dear sir thanks for replying
But in your other video of side effect of BCAA, u told that BCAA badly affects on liver, is that true?
For some people with specific diseases it’s possible; alcoholism, Lou Gehrig’s disease and Branched-chain keto-aciduria.
Quit and fast thank you
You’re welcome!