EAA & BCAA

richiec · Apr 7, 2017

heavyhitter said:
I always weight everything. Gram scales are under 10 bucks on amazon and I like to know what im getting

Me too! I was curious was the actual weight of the EAA was in the scoop so I weighed it. On a "heavy" day like back or legs, I use a "heaping" scoop and figure it's an extra 5g (I use 2 scoops typically)

Cinder · Apr 7, 2017

richiec said:
Me too! I was curious was the actual weight of the EAA was in the scoop so I weighed it. On a "heavy" day like back or legs, I use a "heaping" scoop and figure it's an extra 5g (I use 2 scoops typically)

On the down side I was getting so much less than in thought.
And now I have to had more flavor I think. On the upside still gaining or maintaining even while using less than I thought.

BigD2284 · Apr 8, 2017

flexdurden said:
Layne Norton did this in some studies... In between meals the BCAAs spike protein synthesis but also let it fall fast enough to allow for another spike when you at your next meal. The research also showed that keeping sustained high blood amino acid levels actually blunts the protein synthetic response. What is needed for the protein synthetic response is a rise in blood amino acid levels.

It should also be noted that for for BCAAs to elicit a protein synthetic response their needs to be a complete spectrum of amino acids present. So if you take them on an empty stomach you won't derive as much benefit as you would if you had a small serving of protein beforehand or ate a meal a couple of hours prior.

Do you know where to find stuff that Lane has put out on this? I love BCAA and the between meal intake sounds legit.

heavyhitter · Apr 8, 2017

BigD2284 said:
Do you know where to find stuff that Lane has put out on this? I love BCAA and the between meal intake sounds legit.

This is a really old thread bud. Flex Durden passed away. But if you google maybe this info is everywhere

Smack · Apr 8, 2017

I use 5g leucine before every meal. More cost efficient than EAA's but you are missing out on the other aminos in EAA's

Cinder · Apr 8, 2017

Smack said:
I use 5g leucine before every meal. More cost efficient than EAA's but you are missing out on the other aminos in EAA's

I replaced most protein woth eaa.works great

Cinder · Apr 8, 2017

Still need to find legit flavoring cause the eea are still nasty inn two cups Lemonade. And there ls only ten grams in there.

richiec · Apr 8, 2017

Cinder said:
Still need to find legit flavoring cause the eea are still nasty inn two cups Lemonade. And there ls only ten grams in there.

I've been putting it in my Karboload from TN. Its the white grape flavor, I can't taste the EAA. I use it as my intra

Smack · Apr 8, 2017

Cinder said:
Still need to find legit flavoring cause the eea are still nasty inn two cups Lemonade. And there ls only ten grams in there.

Crystal light?

richiec · Apr 8, 2017

Smack said:
Crystal light?

Crystal light does mask the awful flavor. I then started with Gatorade but use Karboload now. Figure the insulin spike helps shuttle them where they need to go

heavyhitter · Apr 8, 2017

richiec said:
I've been putting it in my Karboload from TN. Its the white grape flavor, I can't taste the EAA. I use it as my intra

I do the same. Can't taste it either. I actually enjoy the taste. I'll occasionally add a little pink lemonade crystal light too cause I like it sour sometimes

Cinder · Apr 8, 2017

heavyhitter said:
I do the same. Can't taste it either. I actually enjoy the taste. I'll occasionally add a little pink lemonade crystal light too cause I like it sour sometimes

I wonder why my Lemonade doesn't work lol.
It's Lemonade concentrate mixed with water

heavyhitter · Apr 9, 2017

Probably just not sour enough. The artificial stuff had tons of ascorbic acid in it

Cinder · Apr 9, 2017

heavyhitter said:
Probably just not sour enough. The artificial stuff had tons of ascorbic acid in it

Before I switch to anything I might just add powder vitamin c to each drink

heavyhitter · Apr 9, 2017

Cinder said:
Before I switch to anything I might just add powder vitamin c to each drink

That might work. Sour covers bitter very well

Cinder · Apr 9, 2017

heavyhitter said:
That might work. Sour covers bitter very well

Since 30 grams of this is 9 tablespoons (estimate) nothing will cover up that much EAA lol.

Massive G · Apr 9, 2017

I use Pre and intra drink
5 grams Fruit Punch BCAA plus from TN
5 grams EAA from TN
5 Grams Citrulline Malate from TN
1 Scoop Fruit Punch Powdered Muscle from TN
5 grams Creatine gluconate from TN
5 grams Glutamine Alpha Ketoglutatrate from TN
1 packet of TRUE lemon powder

post work out
50 grams pastuerized egg whites AllWhites Egg Whites | Egg White Products
8 0z chocolate A2 Milk https://a2milk.com/products/
and a white chocolate macademia nut lenny and larry's protein cookie https://www.lennylarry.com/products/the-white-chocolate-macadamia-complete-cookie