Amino Acids & BCAA's

Every athlete trains to become bigger, faster and stronger. Everyone looks within themselves to attain a new level of performance, and at times, supplementation is essential. I wanted to take a look a some of the new Supplements that I picked up this weekend, and the importance they have in terms of proper muscle development and growth. Amino Acids in General are essential in living a healthy, physical, active lifestyle, and especially for those who train hard in the gym. Muscles can not grow without protein and despite their variety; all proteins are composed of just 20 different amino acids. Porteins are macromolecules constructed from long strings of units called amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Each Amino acid has an amino group on one end, and a carboxyl acid group of the other. To some people reading this, it probably sounds like a bunch of giberish. 

Let me explain something about BCAA's..

How often have you walked into your local gym for a workout, only to have your attention seized by the products on sale promising rapid weight and muscle gain through amino acid supplementation? Then again, the sheer cost may have put you off the idea, and besides, being well educated in these matters, you think you know that a moderate carbohydrate and high protein intake is what the scientist say is best. Yet, almost all of us know someone who is more muscular and stronger that swear by amino acid supplementation. Branched-chain amino acids supplements, commonly referred to as BCAA's, are very popular with athletes these days, who are searching for ways to increase lean mass and performance. 

Looking through the thick, complicated, scientific definition of Amnio Acids, and BCAA's it comes down to a few very important points. When you are training to develop a strong, more powerful body it is essential to stimulate and fuel your muscles at the cellular level. BCAA's reduce muscle fatigue, speed recovery, decrease the loss of other amino acids from muscle during exercises and will help the body absorb protein at a fast pace. 

I was extremely happy that I did my research on these products and have incorporated them into my supplementation. I am constantly looking for results, and looking for new things, and this is just another method of putting myself on the correct track.