Week 19 of nesting! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) we go have a look at the uses of BCAAs. Are they a good investment or a waste of money?

Discussion Topics:

• Background info.
• What are they?
• Types of amino acids.
• BCAAs and strength.
• BCAAs and fatigue.
• BCAAs and performance.

Key Paper(s) Referred to:

• Branched-chain amino acid supplementation before squat exercise and delayed-onset muscle soreness.
• A role for branched-chain amino acids in reducing central fatigue.
• Effects of Oral Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) Intake on Muscular and Central Fatigue during an Incremental Exercise.
• Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and Athletic Performance.

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