BCAAs - pills vs powder

[go Yankees]

I took Dymatize BCAA in powder form, but it doesn't exactly dissolve in water, so it was a bit hard to take down. Is there a significant differnce in absorption rates between BCAAS in pill form vs powder form? I take them first thing in the AM, then PWO

[NYCmitch25]

I've done some research and I think you def. want the liquid. If you use the pills just take them an 1hour PWO. I guess you could buy a capper and cap the rest yourself. I havent used Dymatizes BCAAs. I have had no problems using this product YJ suggested a while back VENDETTA™ REVOLUTION or the VENDETTA™ ICE . They are a bit pricey especially the ICE. I did have trouble with the ICE product disolving in water. You could also by a Whey with BCAA's. It would be cheaper.

[infiniti1982]

what have you guys noticed from using bcaas? is it a worthwhile supp?

[trip]

been using bcaa's for 25 yrs. I'm a staunch supporter

i like optimums 2222's

you can get best price on them at wholesalersuperstore.com

i like caps the best

[metalmarty]

I used to use this stuff called Eclipse BCAA; not sure I noticed too much of a difference. I got about ten bottles for free, so what the hell.

GNC is currently having a sale on Amino 3000. Has anyone ever tried it? GNC usually makes very reputable products at cost.

[daf2]

Originally Posted by glowalla

what have you guys noticed from using bcaas? is it a worthwhile supp?

i tried it for a few months and did not feel that it was worthwhile. Also, if you are getting over 300 grams of protein from various sources, i think you will have all the necessary amino acicds you need...in my opinion

[go Yankees]

Originally Posted by daf2

i tried it for a few months and did not feel that it was worthwhile. Also, if you are getting over 300 grams of protein from various sources, i think you will have all the necessary amino acicds you need...in my opinion

true, but BCAA supplementation gets you those particular amino acids faster...I imagine that's what their claim to fame is. At worst, I figure that (unlike Halodrol) it couldn't hurt, I'll give it a shot and see how it goes

I will admit that if I supplement with BCAAs while running 500 mgs of test, I couldn't exactly say, "wow, those BCAAs really helped my muscular development"

[Shibby]

Yea but you can tell if your recovery is better, the difference in energy, difference in strength, if your muscles are more or less full...

[NYCmitch25]

Originally Posted by Shibby

Yea but you can tell if your recovery is better, the difference in energy, difference in strength, if your muscles are more or less full...

to be honest no not really maybe energy and recovery especially on a cutting diet when calories are restricted (contest prep). if you can get the BCAAs cheap as part of a whey product or free with a purchase then it doesnt hurt to use them. i dont spend much money on BCAA's annually.