Protein or BCAAs, which is better?

It has become very popular among athletes Supplement BCAAs.

In this article we will understand whether all need the BCAA's?

BCAAs are the three amino acids: isoleucine, leucine and valine. Scientists have discovered that these 3 amino acids most important for muscle building. Of them is about 30% muscular tissue. All manufacturers started churning BCAAs and say that without this Supplement, your muscles will not grow. Meanwhile, the muscles, as the body needs the full RANGE of AMINO acids. Just some more, some less.

Where do I take BCAAs? From the same protein. Roughly speaking, take the protein and separated from him, these 3 amino acids. Because, as you know, protein is a set of amino acids. And then the fun begins.

BCAA content in the protein

BCAA content in protein of animal origin (whey, egg, casein, milk, meat) is approximately 16% — 20%. That is, in 100 grams of protein 16 – 20 grams BCAAs.

What can be concluded?

For the same amount of BCAAs in protein and in the preparation of BCAAs you will pay about the same money. But, in the preparation of BCAAs you will only get BCAAs and protein and a full spectrum of amino acids, which are also needed by the body.

If the protein a person consumes about 100 grams per day, 16 – 20 grams BCAAs, look what dosages are indicative manufacturers for their BCAA's. 2 – 6 capsules per day. This 2 – themselves 5 grams of BCAAs per day. It's just ridiculous dosage. And why do they do that? Yes because you thought the serving size a lot and it is enough for a long time. As if to make real portions at 15 – 20 grams per day, you will see that banks are only enough for 10 days.

What about plant proteins (soy, rice, wheat)? Here is the content of BCAAs 13% to 15%. That is a little smaller. But they are cheaper. So, again we get these 3 amino acids for the same money. Only Plus 70% — 80% of the remaining amino acids.

BCAAs work well only if your body really is short in the isoleucine, leucine and valine. Maybe he lacks in other amino acids more than these? You never know. Only experimentally. And when you drink protein of amino acids, you will never overshoot the needs of your body.