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who take them? notice better results? I'm trying to increase protein synthesis and want to know if I can get what the pills have to offer through easy nutrition...
This! +18:1:1 ratio if you want to activate mTOR to the max. mTOR = protein synthesis
I dont know. Now that luecine is the popular bcaa since about 2007- thats probally why. All I know it works and tastes fantasicand thats what matters to meCan you explain why a 4:1:1 is better then the 2:1:1? I never got the differences lol.
This. I've taken several on varying diets (low carb, maintenance, lean bulk, etc.) and also followed the same diet/workout without taking BCAAs and they haven't made the slightest bit of difference in helping me reach my goals.I take none, waste of frikken money. If you consume protein shakes they have BCAA's in them, and between that and food it should be all you need. I dont even waste my money on this crap anymore
Leucine is the star for protein synthesis, but the others are required to be present for all of leucines effects to take place.Why is the 8:1:1 ratio better then a 2:1:1 or 4:1:1? I thought there needed to be a balance between the three bcaas?
Thank you for ending the reign of broscience lol. Although I'm gonna have to lean towards a lower ratio for fasted individuals. Leucine alone is perfectly fine for the majority of individuals here, who have a high meal frequency. For low meal frequency or fasting, 2:1:1 or 4:1:1.Leucine is the star for protein synthesis, but the others are required to be present for all of leucines effects to take place.
You cant take just leucine and get full benefits from it. The others need to be present at least at saturation levels. Some people might be getting enough from diet, but there is no way to really know.
So its best just to roll with 8:1:1. It is what you want if you want muscle. 2:1:1 and 4:1:1 are good for anti-catabolic purposes IMO
eh I hate the taste of bulk, I enjoy the lemonade RecoverPro, tastes awesome!I just use bulk. So much cheaper than the rest
with with the ajipure bcaa's you can barely even taste them in water. That is what I usually stick too since they dissolve well.eh I hate the taste of bulk, I enjoy the lemonade RecoverPro, tastes awesome!
8:1:1, go with Modern BCAA, I live by this stuff when I'm on a cut....mixability and taste are pretty decent as wellhmm, thanks guys. I guess since im bulking and eating 4-5 meals a day ill just go with a 4:1:1 or 8:1:1 product
Really? I hated the mixability and taste lol. Stuff wouldnt mix even when I left it overnight.8:1:1, go with Modern BCAA, I live by this stuff when I'm on a cut....mixability and taste are pretty decent as well
Yup. Also most guys here are taking a protein shake I am guessing...which likely has BCAAs in them and would likely get you at saturation. Unless you are drinking some crappy soy protein or somethingThank you for ending the reign of broscience lol. Although I'm gonna have to lean towards a lower ratio for fasted individuals. Leucine alone is perfectly fine for the majority of individuals here, who have a high meal frequency. For low meal frequency or fasting, 2:1:1 or 4:1:1.
The key is simply 0.045gleu/kg bw 2 hours or more postprandially.
...and just when does said FormulaX drop, JD? Hmmmmm?I like using RecoverPRO(4:1:1) during the day and post workout. I'll use Formula-X(8:1:1) pre-workout
I had the same mixability problem with MBCAA's. I thought taste was decent though. I like your list but would also add Axis Labs N'Gage, one of the best tasting ones I've tried but a bit pricey.Really? I hated the mixability and taste lol. Stuff wouldnt mix even when I left it overnight.
Best BCAAs IMO are:
-Core ABC
-New Xtend
-Dymatize Recoup
-RecoverPro
If you want to bump up the 2:1:1 ratios, just throw in 1 scoop of SNS Leucine (5g).
Hmmm. I use the AI shaker with the wire ball inside, breaks the powder down nicely. It also came with a bunch of AI freebies packed with it...score.why didnt my recoverpro mix as well?
I find it works best if I use at least 8 oz of water for each scoop or RP and also letting it sit for a several minutes really helps alot too.why didnt my recoverpro mix as well?
hmm never teied the ajipure bulk bcaa's yet.with with the ajipure bcaa's you can barely even taste them in water. That is what I usually stick too since they dissolve well.
Should me in the next week...and just when does said FormulaX drop, JD? Hmmmmm?
Ah, let me rephrase. In what situation would taking BCAAs be better than taking whey? As in, why not just take whey every time you want to supplement, rather than spending more money on BCAAs?I dont believe they should be used over protein at all
BCAA's for one thing is a better way to add more leucine into your diet.Ah, let me rephrase. In what situation would taking BCAAs be better than taking whey? As in, why not just take whey every time you want to supplement, rather than spending more money on BCAAs?
7g 2:1:1 BCAAs will stimulate MPS to the same degree as a 30g protein shake. BCAAs would be favorable in pre-contest mode, when every calorie counts. You can replace half your protein intake with BCAAs and cut at fewer calories at equal MPS levels.Ah, let me rephrase. In what situation would taking BCAAs be better than taking whey? As in, why not just take whey every time you want to supplement, rather than spending more money on BCAAs?
That makes sense. Seems to me that, for those of us who aren't too worried about 90 extra calories, BCAAs aren't really worth the money.... (?)7g 2:1:1 BCAAs will stimulate MPS to the same degree as a 30g protein shake. BCAAs would be favorable in pre-contest mode, when every calorie counts. You can replace half your protein intake with BCAAs and cut at fewer calories at equal MPS levels.
I found that with modern bcaa, I have 2 mix with 8-10oz H2O with each scoop and that it helps once I have done the initial shake to keep flipping the bottle upside down and settle then right side up and settle a bit. It may not dissolve immediately, but it will in due time.Really? I hated the mixability and taste lol. Stuff wouldnt mix even when I left it overnight.
Best BCAAs IMO are:
-Core ABC
-New Xtend
-Dymatize Recoup
-RecoverPro
If you want to bump up the 2:1:1 ratios, just throw in 1 scoop of SNS Leucine (5g).
Using room temp water will help it dissolve a little better and faster then just throw some ice in it or put it in the fridge.I found that with modern bcaa, I have 2 mix with 8-10oz H2O with each scoop and that it helps once I have done the initial shake to keep flipping the bottle upside down and settle then right side up and settle a bit. It may not dissolve immediately, but it will in due time.
this is what I do as wellUsing room temp water will help it dissolve a little better and faster then just throw some ice in it or put it in the fridge.
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