BCAA - dosage, capsules versus powder

[Peso]

Curious of thoughts on BCAA's. I have always taken pre workout(1500mg) and immediately following workout(1500mg) (L-Leucine 750 / L-Isoleucine 375 / L-Valine 375) in capsule form.
A buddy of mine recently went into Super Supplements to grab some BCAA's and was told to go the route of powder and to mix with a gallon of water and drink continuously throughout the entire day. He picked up the brand "Scivation Xtend BCAA's" which per serving is 6g BCAA's.

Curious of thoughts on dosage (# grams), time and capsules vs powder..

Thanks brothers

 

[DylanGemelli]

i use bpi sports best bcaa shredded... not a fan of the brand your friend bought... i drink one and half servings after my workout and also use bcaa power chews at 2 more servings per day... not a fan of capule bcaas but honestly there is not set range because people use different amounts for their own liking and goals...

 

[RickRock]

I use BCAAs every morning during training. I feel they are very beneficial. There are a few brands I use. Recoverpro from AI sports nutrition is a decent one for the price. It also has a 4:1:1 ratio with higher luecine content

 

[Peso]

Appreciate the insight guys..I will move to a powder mixture. Out of curiosity do you both drink water during training or some form of electrolyte drink of sorts?

 

[DylanGemelli]

remember LEUCINE is the key to muscle building... many people often forget that... leucine is the part of whey that is whats beneficial so thats why i just use bcaas as opposed to whey after my workout but you can go either route...

 

[DylanGemelli]

i just drink water during training... anything else upsets my stomach personally

 

[Peso]

remember LEUCINE is the key to muscle building... many people often forget that... leucine is the part of whey that is whats beneficial so thats why i just use bcaas as opposed to whey after my workout but you can go either route...

Understood. I do make a whey isolate protein shake post training so thinking I will mix the bcaa and drink just prior to and during training.

Thanks again Dylan and Rick

 

[DylanGemelli]

no problem bro

 

[RickRock]

Appreciate the insight guys..I will move to a powder mixture. Out of curiosity do you both drink water during training or some form of electrolyte drink of sorts?

I drink water only mixed with BCAAs during training.

 

[Saiyan]

Anyone watch James Tiny Vest?
He said that when he uses BCAAs, which is in short stents when shooting for a goal, he hits 30g during training.
I have generally stuck to 10g. I’m not a high roller that can buy any and all lol

 

[RickRock]

Anyone watch James Tiny Vest?
He said that when he uses BCAAs, which is in short stents when shooting for a goal, he hits 30g during training.
I have generally stuck to 10g. I’m not a high roller that can buy any and all lol

No shit. Damn.....30g of BCAAs per day would be $$$$

 

[Endure]

Look into EAA's, more beneficial IMO.

 

[Saiyan]

Look into EAA's, more beneficial IMO.

Agreed, I use Primeval EAA maxx

 

[RickRock]

EAA are great if you want to spend the extra coin. As far as any additional benefit, it's debatable

 

[DylanGemelli]

shit 30 grams, fuck... i thought i took a lot lol, thats crazy