Thursday 25 July 2013

BCAA's: What Are They? Are They Important?

BCAA's or branched chain amino acids are probably one of the most important supplements that you should take.
 
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BCAA's have been studied now for some time and new information continues to pour out about them.   An abundance of new information has come out that shows BCAA's can support liver health, prevent diabetes and are essential for longevity and aging well.  There is also supporting evidence that shows that you taking BCAA's will help you stay lean, get strong, and have a greater work capacity.  Talk about all the right hot spots for being FIT!
 
As their name suggest, BCAA's have a branched side chain that simplifies the job of converting the amino acid into energy during intense exertion.  The more BCAA's that are present in the muscles, the more they will be used as energy, thus slowing the breakdown of muscles and preventing catabolism , or the eating of your own muscle tissue.   BCAA's trigger protein synthesis, increase energy, and have been shown to improve glucose tolerance.
 
BCAA's include Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine, and they support everything from anabolic muscle building to high intensity endurance training to improving mental mindset and mood.  They are among the 9 essential amino acids that your body is unable to manufacture itself and must be taken orally by supplements or food.  BCAA's are found in high protein foods such as meats and whey protein.
 
Probably one of the best parts about BCAA's, is that they work even when you don't, meaning that when you take time off, BCAA's will minimize Fat gain and Muscle loss from inactivity.  So basically, BCAA's are just as important to your body on the days you don't work out as they are on the ones you do for during and post workout.
 
Needless to say, there are literally hundred of different reason why you should take a high quality BCAA.  Whether you are a strength and conditioning athlete, or just a modest runner, having BCAA's involved in your everyday life is just a huge bonus.
 
While there are many different BCAA's present on the market, we have to be careful which brands we are taking.  Not so much for any harmful shit they throw in there, but to make sure that you are actually getting a large enough dosing of them to actually mean something.
 
As I have mentioned in past blog posts, the supplement industry is full of crooks that could honestly give two shits about what they are selling you.  I swear if they could get flour to have some little stimulant effect, they would sell that to you and pass it off as something else.
 
As with most supplements on the market today, I have pretty much tried them all!  I am going to suggest that you do your homework and don't just believe what you read on the label or in the magazine as most of this is made up for marketing purposes only.  Whether right or wrong, it's just how it goes. 

I personally take an Amino Acid supplement based off the science information I have listed below for you.
 
 Recent research studies show that only ONE specific form of L-Carnitine can up regulate anabolic hormone receptor sites: L-Carnitine L-Tartrate! In addition, clinical studies also show that L-Carnitine L-Tartrate is the only form of L-Carnitine that can reduce exercise-induced muscle tissue damage and speed recovery! Clinical research shows that you need to take in at least 1,000 mg of L-Carnitine daily for maximum benefits!

This clinically-proven ingredient:

  • Up regulates key anabolic hormone receptor sites!
  • Reduces post-exercise muscle tissue damage by 10%!
  • Enhances muscle recovery
 
45:30:25 Clinically-Validated BCAA Ratio + L-Glutamine
Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are the most important anabolic and anti-catabolic amino acids found in muscle tissue. Research shows that a BCAA ratio 45:30:25 (Leucine, Valine, Isoleucine) is the MOST EFFECTIVE in preventing muscle breakdown and increasing muscle growth.

This clinically-proven ingredient complex:

  • Decreases muscle protein breakdown by 45%!
  • Maximizes muscle tissue repair and growth!

 

 ANTI-CORTISOL AMINO ACID COMPLEX

L-Theanine (Anti-Catabolic Amino Acid) 50 mg

L-Theanine is a very unique free form amino acid with very powerful anti-catabolic properties. Research studies show that oral administration of L-Theanine can increase the production of alpha waves in the brain, and in turn, reduce catabolic hormone release and prevent muscle breakdown!

This clinically-proven ingredient:

  • Decreases catabolic hormone release!
  • Reduces cortisol levels!
  • Decreases stress and speeds recovery

 

PATENTED AMINO ACID ABSORPTION ENHANCER

AstraGin™ (Panax notoginseng – Astragalus membranaceous)

AstraGin is the ONLY absorption-enhancing ingredient that is clinically proven to enhance to the absorption of amino acids in humans!AMINO FREAK is the one and only amino acid tablet that uses this powerful new ingredient!

This clinically-proven ingredient:

  • Increases amino acid absorption by 62%!


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