BCAA amino acids

BCAA (with English branched-chain amino acids - amino acids with branched side chains) are a complex consisting of three essential amino acids:

• isoleucine;
• leucine;
• valine.

The role of essential amino acids in the development of muscles, the supply of their energy, as well as in the anabolic processes of protein is paramount. We'll figure out why BCAA is needed. Unlike other amino acids, BCAA is metabolized directly in the muscles, so they are absorbed much faster and without any side effects. BCAA amino acids protect the muscle fibers from damage during the enhanced training process. In addition to the protective function, they have a beneficial effect on the muscles during the recovery period, reducing the level of lactic acid, which, if unnecessarily accumulated, causes pain and discomfort.

Which BCAA is best?

Modern sports nutrition offers a huge assortment of various BCAA supplements for achieving the highest results. There are four types of form of release: tablets, capsules, powder and solution.

BCAA in powder, like in solution, is rapidly absorbed. They are also suitable for those who are accustomed to taking them in liquid form during training.

BCAA capsules and tablets are digested a little longer, but this has no effect on effectiveness.

There are no significant differences between the forms of release, since the effect remains the same. If to argue from the point of view of consumer properties, then to answer the question what BCAA can be better compared characteristics such as taste, miscibility, packaging, dosage and cost. This leads BCAA in powder, as they have excellent taste, miscibility and relatively inexpensive.

The most popular brands of BCAA in 2013:

1. RPG IBCAA from Millennium Sport.
2. Aminocore AllMax.
3. USPLabs Modern BCAA.
4. XtraVol from PVL.
5. BCAA Xplode from Olimp.
6. I-BCAA-MAX from SAN.
7. Monster Amino from CytoSport.
8. Premium BCAA Powder by Weider.

(The rating of additives was based on such criteria as: quality, efficiency, popularity, price.)

Which is better, the amino acid or BCAA?

The composition of amino acid complexes includes all the same valine, leucine, isoleucine (BCAA), they are the most necessary in the period of active training. Also BCAA very quickly assimilated themselves and affect the assimilation of other amino acids. Experienced athletes and sports nutrition specialists are inclined to believe that a combination of amino acids and BCAA is better.

Thanks to a wide range of activities, BCAA is increasingly popular among people who are overweight or just want to have a beautiful and fit figure. The thing is that in addition to the above functions, these amino acids stimulate the production of leptin, which regulates metabolism, affects appetite, weight, accumulation and fat costs. When a person who observes a low-calorie diet , loses fat, reduces the production of leptin and there is a feeling of hunger. Leucine is also called to stimulate the level of leptin, which greatly dulls the feeling of hunger.

The amino acids BCAA for women are especially important. The usual diet is not able to supply the female body with all the necessary nutrients in the period of increased physical exertion. Specialists have developed special BCAA complexes for girls and women, which help to lose weight without causing harm to health.

Side effects of BCAA

There were no side effects from BCAA administration . And the claims of "experts" that the use of these substances can cause stomach ulcers or other serious disorders in the body are just as absurd as the evidence that the same problems can cause 2 eggs and a glass of milk.

Even in order to get food poisoning, it is necessary to increase the standard portion of BCAA, which is 5 g 10 times. And even then it is unlikely.

To discard doubts when buying and further using amino acids, consult with experts in this matter. The correct dosage and reception is the key to your success on the way to achieving the goal.