[T50]

I'm going with straight leucine. Wonder if it would have been better with 8:1:1

[AtomicFox]

that's the benefit of using an already flavored bulk like RecoverPro, then adding in 1-2 more scoops of bulk Leucine (to up the ratio), hides the flavor...if you were doing straight up bulk for all 3 BCAA's, then I'd say toss in some crystal light or something similar to that...I've done that in the past, gag free...

I have some Xtend lying around, I will add some leucine to that then, thanks

[sjim413]

I'm using usplabs modern bcaa's as well.

When are you taking and how many times a day for the BCAA's

[Mission1]

When are you taking and how many times a day for the BCAA's

Just using it during my workouts.I think they suggest that and you probably take some post as well.

[Cool]

Day 10: Still waiting for the "blow you away" effects everyone seems to be experiencing, still early I know. I have had about 3-4 instances of increased hunger which is great. I hope they continue with some frequency. Recovery seems good. No extra pump to speak of. Hoping this second week will really get it going.

[T50]

Day 10: Still waiting for the "blow you away" effects everyone seems to be experiencing, still early I know. I have had about 3-4 instances of increased hunger which is great. I hope they continue with some frequency. Recovery seems good. No extra pump to speak of. Hoping this second week will really get it going.

Dose 2 caps before your workout, you should definitely feel some pumps.

[seccsi]

Never understood the 8:1:1. 2:1:1 wasn't the original ratio by coincidence or cause leucine was cooler.

I was actually going to post something along these lines. Personally I think people are getting too caught up in this 8:1:1 ratio talk. It isn't like you HAVE to take BCAA's in that ratio in order for Anabeta to be effective. The original point I believe was to just make sure you're getting in a lot of good quality nutrition while taking this. I mean more Leucine can be great and all, but when I take this I'm not going to sweat that in the least bit.

Truthfully I wouldn't even sweat the BCAA's part, you are getting in tons of them from whey protein and eating quality food. I know that might be heresy to some on here though

I mean if you feel you need to supplement with BCAA's go for it. I certainly have in the past. I would say eating good quality food and taking in adequate amounts of nutrients/protein while on Anabeta is much more important than making sure you're getting 8:1:1 ratio of a BCAA drink.

[bdcc]

The 8:1:1 ratio has benefits but of course like any supplement is more towards what we would consider optimal rather than necessary. Will it make AnaBeta obsolete if you don't take extra amino acids? Definitely not.

For me personally I highly recommend something in liquid form to go between meals because I still get hunger cravings between meals spread only 2.5 hours apart. If increased hunger is a logical and possible sign of increased anabolism then I would prefer to do what I can to consume enough and something liquid between meals serves that purpose.

My first run had extreme hunger periods. Extra BCAAs are a little addition to help me tame them.

[Mission1]

Hunger hasn't been bad at all at this point . I have a handle on it. Just prepare to have some good quality food around if it tries to take you over.I'm enjoying everthing else that Anabeta has to offer .

[nattydisaster]

testing 1,2,3

Success

[bdcc]

Hunger hasn't been bad at all at this point . I have a handle on it. Just prepare to have some good quality food around if it tries to take you over.I'm enjoying everthing else that Anabeta has to offer .

What day are you on at the moment? I felt some subtle increases in appetite at the end of the second day. On the fifth day now and it is at a consistently increased level but not at the level of ferocity it reaches. I am looking forward to it and apprehensive at the same time lol.

[fightbackhxc]

I was actually going to post something along these lines. Personally I think people are getting too caught up in this 8:1:1 ratio talk. It isn't like you HAVE to take BCAA's in that ratio in order for Anabeta to be effective. The original point I believe was to just make sure you're getting in a lot of good quality nutrition while taking this. I mean more Leucine can be great and all, but when I take this I'm not going to sweat that in the least bit.

Truthfully I wouldn't even sweat the BCAA's part, you are getting in tons of them from whey protein and eating quality food. I know that might be heresy to some on here though

I mean if you feel you need to supplement with BCAA's go for it. I certainly have in the past. I would say eating good quality food and taking in adequate amounts of nutrients/protein while on Anabeta is much more important than making sure you're getting 8:1:1 ratio of a BCAA drink.

actually from what I have seen and heard there are very small quantities of leucine in foods. Its best to take a scoop of BCAA's with your meals so you can get the extra leucine to stimulate the mTOR pathway and protein synthesis. I think Robboe was talking about 8:1:1 vs 2:1:1 arguement.

[Mission1]

What day are you on at the moment? I felt some subtle increases in appetite at the end of the second day. On the fifth day now and it is at a consistently increased level but not at the level of ferocity it reaches. I am looking forward to it and apprehensive at the same time lol.

I started 7/5. It hit me right away. I doing 5 five on workout days now.

[seccsi]

actually from what I have seen and heard there are very small quantities of leucine in foods. Its best to take a scoop of BCAA's with your meals so you can get the extra leucine to stimulate the mTOR pathway and protein synthesis. I think Robboe was talking about 8:1:1 vs 2:1:1 arguement.

A lot of this depends on the diet. Whey protein has a lot of BCAA's in it. I just question the necessity of needing to take in super high amounts of BCAA's when you're already getting a lot from whey and the diet. And I don't believe small quantities of leucine exist in foods, but again I suppose this depends on how much leucine one thinks they need. For instance the average BCAA serving size for most products is around 3 grams of leucine per serving. You are getting close to 2 grams per 3 ounces when you eat a lot of bodybuilder type foods.

I was just saying the average "bodybuilder" type diet is already quite high in BCAA's. Especially if one is taking multiple whey shakes throughout the day (such as me always having at least 4 scoops a day). Now that isn't to say that BCAA supplementation is stupid or that I don't think it has any merit. I just think some people should be aware of how much they are getting through normal food.

And like you mentioned I was sorta just agreeing with Robboe at first about the 8:1:1 vs. 2:1:1 argument. It just seemed (imo) as if too many people were getting caught up on the idea and felt like they HAD to get exactly that dosage in a product for Anabeta to be successful.

Anyways, I don't want to derail this much more, that can be another thread for another day. Back to Anabeta questions

[nattydisaster]

The main goal is just lots of leucine + normal amount of iso and val (they are necessary)

I personally am not a fan of 2:1:1 at all

[sjim413]

Disappointed a little I got the Anabeta delivered today and I took one pill without food in the early afternoon then at 6 (an hour before workout) with food had one pill then got a little sick hoping it was from something I ate I will try again tomorrow or the next day but if it doesn't set well I guess im gonna have to return it back if possible because I got 2 bottles of it

[nattydisaster]

Take it with food

[stankyleg]

Definitely take it with food bro. ditto.

[stankyleg]

A ****load of food.

[bdcc]

There have been one or two people who get stomach upsets if they take it without food. Hopefully taking it with a decent meal will relieve this for you.

[sjim413]

Alright I hope so. I'll get back in a few days I'm going to time it between work

[bdcc]

Best of luck with it. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to ask any of us.

Ben

[sjim413]

Appreciate it will do

[fightbackhxc]

would like to hear back to see if it improves.

[AtomicFox]

I can get a headache and a little nauseous if I take it on empty stomach.