Do you still think one needs to take BCAAs peri-workout even if they are taking a protein drink with all the necessary amminos? I don’t know how much is enough. I was considering buying some, but it seems like it might be redundant.
Dr. Berardi says adding them into your dose of Surge will give you a boost, but I think it’s a bigger deal for people who are cutting and on a calorie deficit that don’t want the calories of a full w/o drink. I was taking them but stopped because it felt a bit redundant.
Probably depends on the peri-workout drink as well. I think if you’re taking ANACONDA and MAG-10 they are probably not necessary.
I’ve read that it’s pretty much a waste if you are lifting in a fed state. If you are fasted however, you may want to consider some BCAA
Yeah, that makes sense. Thanks.
[quote]ethanwest wrote:
I’ve read that it’s pretty much a waste if you are lifting in a fed state. If you are fasted however, you may want to consider some BCAA[/quote]
really? how so
i think adding in BCAA’s would be beneficial but not absolutely necessary. why not try adding them in and see if you recover better
CT and Poliquin have recommended mega-dosing BCAA’s at 45 grams per session, FWIW
[quote]MAF14 wrote:
i think adding in BCAA’s would be beneficial but not absolutely necessary. why not try adding them in and see if you recover better
CT and Poliquin have recommended mega-dosing BCAA’s at 45 grams per session, FWIW[/quote]
BCAA can be used directly by your mitochondria. I love these periworkout: 0.2g/LB. i’ve used a little bit of juice or dried fruit pre-workout and that’s cool but prefer the BCAA’s (and i am not cutting or in any sort of protein deficit). it’s not too expensive just to try and see if you like it.
Starnes, Poliquin, Waterbury, and Layne Norton - just 4 names that recommend the use of BCAAs.
I take them perhaps every other workout, while using a Pepto Pro formula the rest of the time. Not only are you covering all the angles with this strategy, the cheaper BCAAs also ensure your expensive peri-workout casein hydrosylate lasts much longer.