Favorite BCAA powder?

[rhino67jg]

I've been using RSP nutrition ReGen for a few weeks. Seems like a solid product.

 

[MIGUEL1J]

I like usplabs modern bcaa fruit punch

 

[Buffspartan]

I like usplabs modern bcaa fruit punch

Always a good choice! Pure, simple, instantanized.

 

[OrganicShadow]

I'm still shopping around. Even then I debate on either BCAA's or just full amino profiles on which I prefer.
I like recoverpro - solid option. Great recovery and nice extension to my lifts. Just not very miscible.
I've only used the old Xtend formula. Another good option nonetheless.
Universal Aminos - garbage.
Bev. Int. Liver 40 - amazing. High quality, great energy, keeps me looking/feeling full bodied. Pricey but worth it.
Intra BCAA's - not bad but i dont like all the unrefined sugar that sits at the bottem when I mix it. the citrulline malate is a nice touch.

Right now I'm using the Liver 40. I train fasted so this is a nice buffer till I get my post workout nutrition in.

-OS-Team AppNut

 

[CJ_Xfit89]

I'm still shopping around. Even then I debate on either BCAA's or just full amino profiles on which I prefer.
I like recoverpro - solid option. Great recovery and nice extension to my lifts. Just not very miscible.
I've only used the old Xtend formula. Another good option nonetheless.
Universal Aminos - garbage.
Bev. Int. Liver 40 - amazing. High quality, great energy, keeps me looking/feeling full bodied. Pricey but worth it.
Intra BCAA's - not bad but i dont like all the unrefined sugar that sits at the bottem when I mix it. the citrulline malate is a nice touch.

Right now I'm using the Liver 40. I train fasted so this is a nice buffer till I get my post workout nutrition in.

-OS-Team AppNut

Purple wraath bro

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[sina]

Do you guys benefit from BCAA/EAA when on a calorie surplus? I have taken from 10g BCAA to 50g BCAA with my diet being 1.5g per lb of BW for protein I haven't noticing a damn thing being on AA's and off Aminos.

 

[hvactech]

Do you guys benefit from BCAA/EAA when on a calorie surplus? I have taken from 10g BCAA to 50g BCAA with my diet being 1.5g per lb of BW for protein I haven't noticing a damn thing being on AA's and off Aminos.

if you actually get 1.5g of pro and bulking you really shouldnt need to use aminos.

 

[totalpackage]

I tried a sample of Aminocore by Allmax a few days ago and I was impressed by the way it
mixed up no foam or anything left on the sides of the shaker cup, once it's shaken you don't
need to shake it again and it tasted pretty good it was fruit punch but honestly it tasted like
watermelon but I didn't mind I like watermelon the only bad thing about it is the price $69.99.
If I catch a sale on this one I will snatch it up.

 

[02sixxer]

Do you guys benefit from BCAA/EAA when on a calorie surplus? I have taken from 10g BCAA to 50g BCAA with my diet being 1.5g per lb of BW for protein I haven't noticing a damn thing being on AA's and off Aminos.

Your level are probably pretty high with your protein intake.

What specifically were you wanting to notice?

 

[OrganicShadow]

if you actually get 1.5g of pro and bulking you really shouldnt need to use aminos.

Agreed. My belief is its better suited for preservation of lean mass and prevention of fatigue while in a hypocaloric state. For those who like to train fasted it would then have benefit. On a bulk, maybe a full amino profile like Liver40 will help you add some more building blocks to each meal.

Purple wraath bro -Chris EBF RepMobile App

Tell me more.

-OS-Team Appnut

 

[02sixxer]

Agreed. My belief is its better suited for preservation of lean mass and prevention of fatigue while in a hypocaloric state. For those who like to train fasted it would then have benefit. On a bulk, maybe a full amino profile like Liver40 will help you add some more building blocks to each meal.Tell me more.-OS-Team Appnut

agreed. I also believe that they are well suited for those who train intensley for long periods of time. such as over 1.5 hrs. You should then sip on BCAA intra workout.

 

[CJ_Xfit89]

Has 7g of EAA, beta alanine, norvaline, ginger extract.

Comprehensive at 2 scoops bro as an intra

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[newbreed]

I like usplabs modern bcaa fruit punch

That's my favorite fruit punch flavored product. Not too strong in taste. Awesome product overall too

 

[AlexErdellan]

I like USPowders Bulk Modern BCAA . $30 for 100 servings its so cheap and tastes good

 

[strategicmove]

I like usplabs modern bcaa fruit punch

Thank you for the support!

 

[strategicmove]

That's my favorite fruit punch flavored product. Not too strong in taste. Awesome product overall too

Tasty and effective. A powerful combination. Thank you for your support!

 

[strategicmove]

I like USPowders Bulk Modern BCAA . $30 for 100 servings its so cheap and tastes good

Unmatched value-for-money. Thumbs up!

 

[CJ_Xfit89]

Modern BCAA is still good, just missing the extra goodies

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[Buffspartan]

Modern BCAA is still good, just missing the extra goodies

-Chris
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If you take a preworkout anyway, which id imagine most do, there is no need for the extra goodies!

 

[CJ_Xfit89]

If you take a preworkout anyway, which id imagine most do, there is no need for the extra goodies!

I feel like micronized creatine and beta alanine during training in my bcaa (I'm out of PW) works great

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[boogyman]

I feel like micronized creatine and beta alanine during training in my bcaa (I'm out of PW) works great

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I feel the opposite. I dont even understand why either is even put in a preworkout or intraworkout. Both work by building up in your body and when you take them is irrelevant.

 

[kbayne]

I feel the opposite. I dont even understand why either is even put in a preworkout or intraworkout. Both work by building up in your body and when you take them is irrelevant.

More convenient for the individual. Some also like the tingles of BA.

 

[Buffspartan]

More convenient for the individual. Some also like the tingles of BA.

BA has more benefits than just giving you tingles, tingles are just a side effect. People thay don't like the tingles, well sucks for them, deal with it!! I don't care for the tingles but I still take BA cuz of its many benefits

 

[kbayne]

BA has more benefits than just giving you tingles, tingles are just a side effect. People thay don't like the tingles, well sucks for them, deal with it!! I don't care for the tingles but I still take BA cuz of its many benefits

Ya I know the benefits of BA. I was saying people just like them because its kind of a way telling you to get to the gym.

 

[boogyman]

More convenient for the individual. Some also like the tingles of BA.

I like the tingles also. I would just prefer my pre workout to contain ingredients that are helpful preworkout. BA, for instance, i take everyday. So i would still need to buy a supply to take on non workout days, and the convenience you are talking about is gone in that situation.

Leaving out those ingredients would also leave room for things that do give a benefit by taking before working out. Stimulants, nootropics and other focus additives, pump additives and strength and stamina ingredients. Put more of that stuff in, and I can take my daily staples at another time.

 

[kbayne]

I like the tingles also. I would just prefer my pre workout to contain ingredients that are helpful preworkout. BA, for instance, i take everyday. So i would still need to buy a supply to take on non workout days, and the convenience you are talking about is gone in that situation.

Leaving out those ingredients would also leave room for things that do give a benefit by taking before working out. Stimulants, nootropics and other focus additives, pump additives and strength and stamina ingredients. Put more of that stuff in, and I can take my daily staples at another time.

BA doesn't lessen the effect of those supps unless you are taking taurine pre workout. Those two counteract eachother. So you could still take BA pre workout with stimulants, pump additives, nooptropics, etc.

But I get you and others take creatine and BA at other times. Just adding with my pre workout is easier and I don't forget to take it ever.

 

[boogyman]

BA doesn't lessen the effect of those supps unless you are taking taurine pre workout. Those two counteract eachother. So you could still take BA pre workout with stimulants, pump additives, nooptropics, etc.

But I get you and others take creatine and BA at other times. Just adding with my pre workout is easier and I don't forget to take it ever.

I think you missed my point. I don't mind that its there. But I would rather that stuff be left out, so that more stuff that actually is conducive to being taken before working out can be put in. A preworkout, IMO, should have preworkout stuff in it. Same for an intraworkout for that matter, although I don't really use them.

 

[kbayne]

I think you missed my point. I don't mind that its there. But I would rather that stuff be left out, so that more stuff that actually is conducive to being taken before working out can be put in. A preworkout, IMO, should have preworkout stuff in it. Same for an intraworkout for that matter, although I don't really use them.

Ya I hear ya man. I don't use an intra either.

 

[boogyman]

Ya I hear ya man. I don't use an intra either.

If i was to use one, I think BCAAs and some electrolytes with a small amount of carbs would be sufficient. I bet adding BCAAs to slightly watered down Gatorade would work just as well as any expensive intraworkout product.

 

[kbayne]

If i was to use one, I think BCAAs and some electrolytes with a small amount of carbs would be sufficient. I bet adding BCAAs to slightly watered down Gatorade would work just as well as any expensive intraworkout product.

Ya that would sound good. I just don't feel the need for one at all.

 

[sina]

Difference in

Body Recomposition
Energy
Mood,
etc


When I took 40g of BCAA I noticed stress, anxiety, depression sort of. Yet I looked good body recomp wise

Your level are probably pretty high with your protein intake.

What specifically were you wanting to notice?

 

[dtrain13]

I think you missed my point. I don't mind that its there. But I would rather that stuff be left out, so that more stuff that actually is conducive to being taken before working out can be put in. A preworkout, IMO, should have preworkout stuff in it. Same for an intraworkout for that matter, although I don't really use them.

Has there been a study done showing that creatine and BA have no benefit when taken preworkout?

 

[DaveGabe24]

BA doesn't lessen the effect of those supps unless you are taking taurine pre workout. Those two counteract eachother. So you could still take BA pre workout with stimulants, pump additives, nooptropics, etc.

But I get you and others take creatine and BA at other times. Just adding with my pre workout is easier and I don't forget to take it ever.

I believe it's pretty well supported that taurine and BA do not compete like they were once proposed to.

 

[TheFugitive]

Has there been a study done showing that creatine and BA have no benefit when taken preworkout?

I've seen a few and completely disagree. My endurance levels are always heightened with the combo.

 

[boogyman]

I've seen a few and completely disagree. My endurance levels are always heightened with the combo.

Probably the other stuff in the preworkout, or possibly placebo.

 

[mr.cooper69]

Difference in

Body Recomposition
Energy
Mood,
etc


When I took 40g of BCAA I noticed stress, anxiety, depression sort of. Yet I looked good body recomp wise

This actually makes perfect sense. Megadosing BCAAs will reduce dopamine and 5HT biosynthesis since BCAAs compete with tryptophan and tyrosine for the branched chain aromatic amino acid transporter in the brain

 

[mr.cooper69]

Has there been a study done showing that creatine and BA have no benefit when taken preworkout?

There is no benefit preworkout. Creatine works by increasing PCr levels, which takes up to a month, and BA works by increasing carnosine levels, which takes up to 2 months.

 

[dtrain13]

There is no benefit preworkout. Creatine works by increasing PCr levels, which takes up to a month, and BA works by increasing carnosine levels, which takes up to 2 months.

While I understand both substances work on saturation points is there any factual study showing that taking your daily dose preworkout has no more benefit than taking it first thing in the morning or before bed or whenever?

 

[ironwiz]

What are the health benefits of BA that you guys speak of?

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[mr.cooper69]

While I understand both substances work on saturation points is there any factual study showing that taking your daily dose preworkout has no more benefit than taking it first thing in the morning or before bed or whenever?

Yes, essentially every study on creatine/BA notes equivalent benefits without preworkout-specific timing. Because there is no difference. Certain creatines may even be detrimental preworkout (e.g. monohydrate), since they act as a GI osmolyte and can cause dehydration if dosed in excess.

 

[mr.cooper69]

That's because you are a rep for Biogenics Performance Nutrition, which you should declare in your signature

 

[gncjon]

Cor-Performance by Cellucor. I know their a sellout mainstream brand but their new BCAA is awesome! Tastes great, mixes better than any other BCAA I've ever tried. Not a 4:1:1 but has a secret ingredient alpha-hydroxyisocaproic Acid (HICA)! Metabolite of Leucine + Beta Alanine + Citrulline Malate. Great Product! Modern is a great BCAA too for the amount of servings you get but don't plan to drink the unflavored by itself.