We explore the world of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) & essential amino acid (EAA) supplementation. You'll often see language such as "waste of money" or "pi*sing away your money" etc. While there is some substance behind those comments it really does come down to context. We have found some potential benefits to taking BCAA & EAAs and also have a brand new research paper that bolsters these claims! All research papers stated in the episode can be found at the bottom!

We also take another look at NOCCO. This is a beverage made popular by CrossFit - it contains BCAAs and caffeine and you'll often see CrossFitters sipping away at gyms/events. Will we get that mega sponsorship? Probably not...Tom is magic with words "tastes like piss"

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Studies Mentioned

The use of BCAA to decrease delayed-onset muscle soreness after a single bout of exercise

Effect of BCAA supplementation on muscle soreness: A Meta-Analysis

Branched-chain amino acid supplementation and exercise-induced muscle damage in exercise recovery

Branched-chain amino acids, arginine, citrulline alleviate central fatigue after 3 simulated matches in taekwondo athlete

Branched-chain amino acids and muscle protein synthesis in humans: myth or reality?

Effect of fed- versus fasted state resistance training during Ramadan on body composition and selected metabolic parameters in bodybuilders