20/09/2024
SIX REASONS TO TAKE BCAAS
1. BCAAs Delay Fatigue During Prolonged Exercise
BCAAs have been found to inhibit the onset of both central and peripheral fatigue during exercise, so you can go stronger for longer. Even after your body has used its glycogen stores, you can pull power from BCAAs.
2. BCAAs Improve Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance When Taken Regularly
BCAA supplementation (12 g/day) has resulted in a 19% increase in all-out sprint peak power and 4% increase in average power relative to body mass. Studies indicate that BCAA supplementation can improve both aerobic exercise capacity and anaerobic performance!
3. BCAAs Fortify the Immune System
Researchers have found that BCAAs can be used by immune cells within the gut as a fuel source, which allows the immune system to regenerate itself more efficiently and protect against harmful pathogens. A strong immune system aids in recovery and makes you less likely to get sick.
4. BCAAs Protect Lean Muscle (Insurance for your Muscles!)
During exercise, muscle protein breakdown, and in particular, BCAA breakdown for energy is increased. By providing supplemental BCAAs, the body is less likely to consume its own amino acid (protein) stores. Think of them as your muscle insurance policy!
5. BCAAs Promote Muscle Protein Synthesis
This is probably the number 1 reason weight lifters love BCAAs! Leucine is the most important of the three BCAAs for initiating muscle protein synthesis (MPS), which is necessary for muscle building.
6. BCAAs Reduce Exercise Induced Muscle Soreness and Damage
That means you can bounce back faster and have less muscle soreness between challenging workouts.
