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<\/p>\nYou know how important protein is for staying fit and muscular. But you might not know that much of its strength-building power comes from branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). It\u2019s one acronym you want to keep in mind when putting together an eating plan or supplement regimen that\u2019ll help make your fitness goals a reality. BCAAs have several benefits that can help you get there.<\/p>\n
Branched-chain amino acids are three of the nine\u00a0essential amino acids\u00a0that the body can\u2019t produce on its own:<\/p>\n
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and protein is a building block of muscle. BCAAs are three of the most important amino acids for muscle growth and repair.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn fitness training, BCAAs can serve a unique role in enhancing muscle recovery after physical activity,\u201d says\u00a0Bansari Acharya, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Detroit. In particular, BCAAs can help optimize muscle repair and growth.*<\/p>\n
BCAAs are not protein. They\u2019re some of the components of protein.<\/p>\n
Protein is a macronutrient with numerous benefits for the body, particularly when it comes to fitness and exercise. \u201cFor weight management or athletic performance, protein helps build and\u00a0repair muscle tissue,\u201d says\u00a0Keith Hodges, a NASM-certified personal trainer in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
Protein also provides a slight temporary boost in metabolism (because of the energy required to digest it) and may help promote satiety. Satiety is key because it has the ability to help you feel fuller for longer, which can lead to a reduction in\u00a0daily caloric intake.<\/p>\n
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BCAAs can\u2019t help your body synthesize protein on their own. They need to be consumed with the other essential amino acids to make a complete protein. \u201cIn my opinion, BCAAs and protein are equally important,\u201d says Hodges.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re interested in taking BCAAs and protein, chances are you won\u2019t have to buy two products. You\u2019ll just need a good-quality protein powder, such as Beachbody Performance Recover, which is also fortified with BCAAs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe key is to get high-quality protein into your body soon after you finish exercising,\u201d says Trevor Thieme, CSCS. \u201cYour body can break that protein down into amino acids and use them to help optimize muscle recovery and growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
BCAAs and protein supplements work better together. While BCAAs are considered some of the most important amino acids for muscle growth, a major factor in muscle protein synthesis is played by the total amount of protein consumed, says\u00a0Dimitar Marinov, MD, Ph.D., a physician who specializes in preventative medicine and nutrition. \u201cIt is much better for muscle protein synthesis and hypertrophy to consume more protein with high BCAA content rather than consuming BCAAs alone.\u201d<\/p>\n
So be sure to consume plenty of protein from whole foods in addition to any supplements you take \u2014 you can get both protein and BCAAs from meat, fish, beans, eggs, and tofu, among other foods. \u201cRemember that supplements aren\u2019t a substitute for food,\u201d says Hodges. \u201c[You need to be] eating, hydrating, and sleeping according to the fitness goal you want to achieve.\u201d<\/p>\n
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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