MuscleBlaze BCAA 6000, 400 g (0.88 lb), 50 Servings, Tangy Orange

1. What are BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids)?

BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids) are three essential amino acids, namely: leucine, isoleucine and valine and they comprise 35% of the essential amino acids in muscle proteins.

2. Who can have MuscleBlaze BCAA?

As an intra-workout supplement, MuscleBlaze BCAA helps endurance athletes recover faster from the workout stress. Endurance athletes who regularly compete in aerobic events, such as running, cycling, or swimming, will also benefit from supplementing with MuscleBlaze BCAA.

Don't I get enough amino acids from protein foods?

Dairy and red meat contain the greatest amounts of BCAAs. Other sources include whey protein and egg protein. Although they are present in all foods containing protein, there is a definite advantage to supplementing your diet with additional BCAAs. This is especially valid before or after training in order to obtain the greatest benefit that these exceptional amino acids have on muscle building.

Can BCAAs be helpful in dieting?

Whether you like it or not, dieting is catabolic. However, hard you will try to lose fat your body will breakdown the muscles that can affect your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate). By providing your body with BCAAs throughout the day, you provide your body with necessary fuel and prevent your body from getting the BCAAs from your muscle, which can cause loss of lean muscle.

How long do I have to take it?

If you do not get in enough protein through regular food or other supplements then it is a good idea to use BCAAs particularly if you are dieting or trying to build lean muscle through strength training.

What if I am pregnant, lactose intolerant or a diabetic? Can I still take MuscleBlaze BCAA supplement?

For a lactose intolerant person, MuscleBlaze BCAA would be a very safe and highly effective supplement. It is devoid of lactose and it only constitutes branched-chain amino acids. For pregnant women and diabetes patients, it is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.

What should I expect from MuscleBlaze BCAA?

You can expect to see an improvement in the effectiveness of your training sessions and will be able to reduce muscle soreness and fatigue.  BCAAs can improve nitrogen retention so that your body stays in an anabolic state for lean muscle development.

Will it bother my stomach?

No, it should not bother your stomach.  We consume amino acids every day with protein meals and these Branched Chain Amino Acids are of the same chemical design. BCAAs are just amino acids with nitrogen retention power.

Will it affect my hormones?

Hormones that are of most importance to serious lifters are anabolic hormones. Anabolic hormones are hormones within the body that promote protein synthesis (muscle growth), and the most notable anabolic hormones are testosterone, insulin, and growth hormone (GH). These hormones play a large role in controlling your muscle building destiny. Luckily it has been shown that BCAA intake can have a positive effect on anabolic hormone release.