Men’s Fitness Quote on Protein and Hydration
Here’s a tip list through Men’s Fitness about things people should consider after their workout, including nutrition and hygiene. Share on
Here’s a tip list through Men’s Fitness about things people should consider after their workout, including nutrition and hygiene. Share on
Branched chain amino acids, or BCAAs, are synonymous with the amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine. These are essential amino acids, of which there are 9. Essential amino acids are found in pretty much any source of protein or protein complement. This includes eggs, soy, animal flesh, dairy protein (casein and whey), beans, nuts, seeds,
I see weight lifters, bodybuilders, and personal trainers promoting individual amino acid supplements, such as glutamine, leucine, or BCAAs. BCAAs are branched-chain amino acids, specifically leucine, isoleucine, and valine. What I would like to know is if there is research that differentiates between having dietary protein and having specific amino acids. Because, frankly, it baffles
A number of studies released in the past year1,2,3 have investigated the effects of various processed milk proteins such as casein and whey on muscle protein synthesis after resistance training. One of these studies (1) found that a combination of the three proteins, whey, soy, and casein is just as effective as whey at increasing amino
