some interesting reading on protein intake and meal frequency

[desmond]

Optimal Protein Intake And Meal Frequency To Support Maximal Protein Synthesis and Muscle Mass - SlideShare

Layne Norton, both well known bodybuilder and studying a PhD in nutrition, suggest meals should be consumed every 4-6 hours (not every 2-3) because overly regular feeding causes you to be protein refractory.

Also note his post in re: leucine Disruption of BCATm leads to increased energy expendature - Forums

 

[housemusik83]

good post. i take my bcca before and after workout? should i take it between my meals?

 

[desmond]

good post. i take my bcca before and after workout? should i take it between my meals?

Taking it between meals is what I'm wondering too. Was going to research it tonight.

Given that only a 3-4 g dose appears to required at any time, its not going to be too expensive.

Certainly if it works its clean bulking to the max given I'm not even sure it has calories per wikipedia

Proteins, like carbohydrates, contain 4 kilocalories per gram as opposed to lipids which contain 9 kilocalories and alcohols which contain 7 kilocalories. The liver and to a much lesser extent the kidneys, can convert amino acids used by cells in protein biosynthesis into glucose by a process known as gluconeogenesis. The amino acids leucine and lysine are exceptions per Protein in nutrition - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[OneBreath]

good post. i take my bcca before and after workout? should i take it between my meals?

Its really cheap so i have a little in my drinks that i sip on during the day at work. I usually mix up 1 liter water, some crystal light, 10 or 15 g BCAA and 10 or 15 grams glutamine to sip on over the course of a few hours.

I have 2 of these drinks during the workday. Keeps me good and hydrated too of course.

Desmond, you are going to turn into a walking encyclopedia!