Are my BCAA's junk?

[BigRed54]

Wel from what i've read i could get all my BCAA's i would need from my protein shakes. Well I just bought more protein and i also bought Optimum Nutrition's Amino Acid free form caps.

So since i'm going to use these anyways should i take them pre-work out? Are BCAA's worth taking at all if you already have protein powder?

 

[Fyre]

Take your BCAA's before you train(about 30-60minutes before)
and then again after you train. On your non-workout days, take them with meals.
I would definitely continue with your protein powder and there is no harm in taking extra BCAA's as they do help restore nitrogen balance in the body.

 

[Fyre]

Big Red, if it makes you feel any better, I use BCAA's along with my protein shakes. You can never get enough of a good thing. I don't know if it's all in my head or not, but I think that I have more energy when I use them on a consistant basis. Mind you, i do use a lot of glutamine as well so it's hard to tell which one I'm feeling. Nonetheless, I do take BCAA's as well.

 

[molnii]

I also use BCAA's before and after the workout..maybe take 3 or 4 with my ZMA before bed.

 

[doggmann]

bcaas work well for me when cutting...try taking 20 caps spread out through your workout...this helps me hold onto lbm when i'm dieting...