BCAAs: A powerful dose for muscle growth and fat loss
Editor's Note: I write a monthly column for Muscle & Fitness called "Born Fit", where I answer real questions. This article focuses on BCAAs and fat loss. This is an uneditable answer that does not have to be reprinted in the magazine. Ask a question using #BornFit if you would like to be considered for publication. -AB What are the benefits of taking BCAAs to increase muscle growth? Since I published a book on intermittent fasting, there has been a lot of interest in BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids). I am the only one responsible. This was unfortunately translated to: BCAAs increase muscle gains, so I should consume them. It is a lot. BCAAs are similar to protein dosing. In some cases, you might not need to take them as a separate component of your diet or supplement plan. What do BCAAs really do? BCAAs, as you can see, are three amino acids that have a side chain which is branched. They are leucine (or isoleucine) and valine (usually in a 2:1 ratio