Amino Acid Supplement

They are literally protein pills.

Of course they are unnecessary.

The only supplements that are potentially worth using are protein powder, fish oil, and vitamins. Even those aren't necessary if you have a good diet.

>>35570331
BCAA's have been proven to be useful in maintaining muscle mass while on a cut

>>35570357
are bcaas a meme if you're bulkin

I only use BCAAs when I'm doing intermittent fasting

>>35571647
Agreed, I use them for fasted training, mainly the leucine because that's really the only one that matters as it preserved muscle mass during ma HIIT

>>35570148
They did some studies about 15 yrs ago and they showed some positive (not good or great) results for elite/professional athletes who were going into a "contract year". Basically the athletes spent $300-$600 a day which no one can afford except pro athletes. I remember Charles Poliquin was one of the "gurus" with some input on it.

>>35571700
Unless you actually cite some fucking sources keep your uninteresting hog wash to yourself fuck face

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>>35571735
Ill cite yo mumma all night bby

>>35571735
Glutamine is the easiest to point out is a failure. Study are listed at the bottom of article.

https://www.t-nation.com/supplements/glutamine-destroying-the-dogma-2

>>35571921
>citing research done with incentives to skew data in a favorable light

>>35571981
>31 studies cited for a product they don't sell, have no stake in and prior to them selling supplements

Do you really think they make Rich Piana a mutant? Or is it the roids? Common sense El Chapo. Feel free to read the studies, or continue to throw $$ away.

>>35571921
fuck man im not reading all that shit
get me a tldr

>>35570148
If you look through most research on aminos they're done on hospitalized patients via IV drip. If taken orally they should be in peptide form for proper absorption.

I took them for a couple years in large doses. Didn't really notice a difference when I stopped.
But I will say this - I completely tore my distal bicep tendon and took a shit load after surgery (along with tons of other shit) and was fully release after 21 days. Most recovery is 4-6 months. Dr said I recovered faster than anyone he has ever seen. Don't know if they played a role but I would recommend for serious injury recovery or to prevent any type of severe muscle wasting (broken bone in cast)