Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Ep. #1062: The Truth About BCAA Supplements (Why You Shouldn’t Buy Them)


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The number one most requested product of my sports nutrition company, Legion, is something I refuse to sell.

That product is BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids), and it’s one of the most popular supplements in the body composition space.

Many people claim that BCAA supplements are essential for muscle growth, improve immunity, and even help with fat loss. In this podcast, I’ll explain why BCAAs are actually worthless and how the science used to sell these supplements is often misrepresented or even fake.

So, click play and stay tuned as we explore the world of BCAAs, discuss their perceived benefits, and uncover the reasons why you might want to skip them altogether.


Timestamps:

(0:00) - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!

(3:32) - What are BCAAs?

(7:32) - What studies show that BCAAs show significant muscle growth?

(18:07) - Try Whey+ risk-free today! Go to buylegion.com/whey and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points!

(20:42) - Do BCAAs reduce fatigue?

(24:18) - BCAA’s and recovery

(25:40) - Can training in a fasted state with BCAAs increase muscle growth?

(30:08) - What are some good alternatives to BCAAs?


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