Are BCAA's really worth it?

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I used to spend so much money on supplements,one of those was a bcaa.The supplement shop i go to is awesome. They are really helpful. Instead of buying bcaas every 2 weeks, I simply would buy Leucine.After all, its what we really are taking the bcaas for.I am pretty sure it's one of the most important aminos,please, correct me if im wrong!

 

[scirilo]

Yes bcaa are way important. Makes me bloated though duo to sugar


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[sisir012]

BCAA is ok but diet is a main things if your diet is not on point then any supps can not do their job supplement is supplement

 

[colinfinch]

Are they important ... no
Are they optimal... Yes
IF your diet is on point - get them
IF your diet isnt on point - Focus on that first.

 

[stevesmi]

honestly BCAA's are for people who are not eating enough due to competition. it is similar to people taking dextrose after their workout.

if you are a normal gym rat you absolutely DO NOT need to waste your money on BCAA's, just like you have no business taking dex if you aren't a 260 pound insulin/HGH bodybuilder.

for 95% of you it is a waste of money

you already get plenty of nutrition and amino acids from eating healthy food. if your diet is poparts and cereal (kiddie food) then you need bcaa's. that is the whole IIFYM bullshit diet premise. it shouldn't come to that though

there is a really good product from n2bm called GEAR which is super plasma protein, that is actually beneficial between meals to give you a protein boost. it isn't just some amino's with sugar

 

[muskate]

Truthfully, if you are following a high protein diet and eating a proper pre workout and post workout meal, you don't need a BCAA supplement before/after training.

When a BCAA supplement IS very beneficial is before fasted cardio to prevent muscle loss. BCAAs are very anti-catabolic. Just make sure to read the ingredients carefully because a lot of the flavoured BCAA products on the market have a lot of added sugar and carbohydrates per serving. This will blunt the fat loss response that you would of gotten from the cardio other wise. I personally use the capsulated BCAA product gear from n2bm.com.
http://needtobuildmuscle.com/store/Proteins/GEAR-p149.html

You are right that leucine is the amino acid the signals protein synthesis but all 3 BCAA are important. Don't get just a leucine supplement. A BCAA supplement is much better.

 

[Jay Scott]

To answer your question - no. They are not worth the money.

The only reason and time to take BCAAs is around workouts, and mostly when you are in deep caloric deficit or training in a fasted state.

Instead of spending money on BCAAs or leucine, just invest it into food. It will be much more beneficial in terms of gains, and much cheaper for what you get.

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

BCAA can be helpful if you are eating a lower protein diet or you train/do cardio fasted.

If you do not fall into that category you really don't need them. Now, they wont hurt you so if you want to make sure all your bases are covered then go for it but they are not nearly as important as diet or things like creatine.

 

[colinfinch]

BCAA can be helpful if you are eating a lower protein diet or you train/do cardio fasted.

If you do not fall into that category you really don't need them. Now, they wont hurt you so if you want to make sure all your bases are covered then go for it but they are not nearly as important as diet or things like creatine.

BCAA will break a fast, do not take them if you are trying to remain fasted unless you want to break the fast.

 

[aggirl]

Bcaas are not something I supplement. I don't think they are worth it.

Like the boys said above. ...if you aren't eating a proper diet they can be beneficial. They aren't cheap so eating a better whole food diet.