Beschrijving
BCAA is an abbreviation of Branched Chain Amino Acids; a collection of three essential amino acids – Leucine, Iso-Leucine and Valine. Behind Whey Protein and Creatine Supplements, BCAA is on track to become the third most widely used performance nutrition product. Its popularity has swelled due to recent research which shows that it increases in protein synthesis as well as anti-catabolic properties. The only negative with BCAA supplements is that they are notoriously difficult to mix or dissolve, which is why BulkPowders has now launched an instantised option that is easy to mix and therefore easier to consume. This is of particular benefit if you’re taking BCAA intra-workout – the last thing you want is a lumpy powder to consume in between sets of squats! If you are not fussed whether your BCAA are instantised, or not, then we still offer our regular BCAA Powder at a slightly lower cost! Alternatively we also offer BCAA Tablets! What is Instantised BCAA? Instantised BCAA is an easy to mix BCAA powder, providing a 2:1:1 ratio of Lecuine, Iso-Leucine and Valine. BCAA supplementation has become increasingly popular, particularly when timed around training. Recent research suggests that Leucine, in-particular, is responsible for increasing protein synthesis and reducing muscle breakdown. Where are Instantised BCAA found? The Branched Chain Amino Acids, Leucine, Iso-Leucine and Valine, are essential amino acids that occur naturally in the diet. Examples include red meat and dairy. Instantised BCAA is formulated specifically with mixability in mind. Also referred to as: Branched Chain Amino Acids; Leucine, Iso-Leucine & Valine, iBCAA, i BCAA. Performance Benefits One of the main benefits that those who supplement with BCAA comment on is a faster recovery time between training sessions, mainly due to a reduction in muscle soreness. If you take Instantised BCAA pre and/or intra-workout you shouldn’t expect performance improvements in that session - however, if you train frequently, you will notice the benefits in subsequent sessions (assuming consistent supplementation). Benefits include, but are not limited to: Increased protein synthesis, via stimulation of the mTOR pathway. Reduced muscle breakdown, shown by a reduction in Creatine Kinase and Myoglobin levels during intense resistance training Reduced muscle soreness, most likely due to reduced muscle damage Health Benefits While BCAA are used in a convalescing population, Instantised BCAA is primarily a sports performance product.