Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are excellent supplements for taking while you work out. There are three amino acids that make up BCAAs: Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine. Many BCAA supplements contain the three BCAAs in a ratio of 2:1:1 with twice as much Leucine as Isoleucine and Valine. This is known in fitness circles as… Read More

Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are a well-loved sports supplement that are taken by bodybuilders, fitness models, and casual gym goers alike as a peri-workout (something you take during a workout rather than before or after). BCAAs are made up of three essential amino acids: Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine.  They are considered essential because the… Read More

We’ve all heard of Optimum Nutrition, probably thanks to their incredibly popular Gold Standard Whey Protein powder. They’re one of the biggest supplement companies in the world, renowned for high quality, well-engineered supplements, and today we’ll be taking a look at their Gold Standard BCAA. It’s nabbed 4 stars on Amazon, and at a glance… Read More

Of all the workout supplements available today, probably none has been as well-researched as Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs). These little amino acids are the powerhouse supplements of muscle gain. They have been shown to aid exercise endurance and intensity, stimulate protein synthesis and muscle gains, prevent muscle breakdown, and may even boost the immune system…. Read More

Branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements have made a come back in the fitness and bodybuilding communities in recent years and there’s a good reason for that. There is more research supporting the use of BCAAs and their effectiveness than there is on most other supplement types on the market. BCAAs are used by athletes to… Read More