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BCAA (Branched Chain Amino Acids)

The three branched chain amino acids are leucine, isoleucine and valine.

Amino acids are the 'building blocks' of protein. We attain protein from a variety of plant and animal sources in our diet and when we eat protein, it is broken down in the body into its building block amino acids to be more easily absorbed and utilised by the body.

BCAAs are metabolised in muscle tissue, not the liver like the other amino acids and therefore have a direct effect on muscle building processes. It has been shown that BCAA supplementation with a carbohydrate source post-exercise can increase insulin sensitivity by 200% as opposed to just 60% without the addition of the BCAA's. What does this mean for muscle building? It is vital post workout to spark a high insulin reaction to start muscle recovery and growth.

BCAA supplements are a great way to build and preserve muscle around your workouts as they contain highly concentrated amounts of the branched chain amino acids in a convenient powder, capsule or tablet. You should consume around 5-7g of a BCAAs before, and the same amount again after your workout to for best results.

Branched chain amino acids are known as essential (essential amino acids, or EAAs) because the body cannot produce them form combining other amino acids. Therefore they need to be consumed from our diet otherwise we may become deficient. In addition to this, the need for all amino acids, especially the BCAAs is greatly enhanced when you weight train or body build, meaning extra attention should be placed upon the consumption of branched chain amino acids.