EAAs Vs. BCAAs

EAAs and BCAAs have grown in popularity over the last few years, but which one is best for you? Today we discuss the benefits of both, so you can decide which one to add to your daily stack.

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hateam eas have grown in popularity over the last several years,
and for a good reason. Though. What's the difference between
EAAs or essentual amino acids, and bcas or branch chain
amino acids and how do you know which one is
best for you? First, the basics, EAS or essential amino
acids contain the nine essential amino acids that cannot be

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produced by the human body. Bcas are branch chain amino acids,
and they contain a subset of the primary amino acids,
including leucine, isoleucine, and valine. So where the heck do
we go from here? Let's understand EAS. If your goal
is general health and wellness, in EA supplement can best
suit your needs. For a few reasons, taking all nine

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amino acids helps with protein synthesis, workout recovery, muscle repair,
muscle soreness, hormone balance, and energy production. Those who don't
consume a diet that's rich in animal protein, especially that
from fish, can greatly benefit from adding this supplement to
their stack. It's also gain traction in the endurance world
for helping athletes take on long and strenuous activities when

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whole foods aren't in option. Bodybuilding dot Com signature. EAAs
comes in grape and watermelon, and in a single ten
gram serving you can get five point two grams of
bcas at a two point one ratio of loucine, isoleucine,
and valing plus the other remaining six essential amino acids,
and an electrolyte mix including sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium

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for proper hydration. Let's break down bcas. It might be
easy to rule out the effectiveness of bcas when a
supplement that offers all nine and central amino acids exist,
though there is an added benefit of singling out the
main three branch chain amino acids found in BCAAs muscle
building leucine is the largest trigger protein synthesis. Isoleucine plays

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a crucial role in energy production and post exercise recovery,
and valing acts as a muscle preserving amino acid plus
helps reduce fatigue during prolonged exercise. Bcas also have a
faster absorption rate than EAAs. Bcas are absous orbed in
the small intestines bypassing the liver and moving directly into
the bloodstream, whereas eas must pass through the liver Bodybilia

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dot com signature BCAAs come and grape and watermelon and
delivers ten grams of essential amino acids including five point
two grams of bcas to power your muscles, support recovery,
and enhance endurance. Formulated with an added electrolyte blend, it
keeps you hydrated and helps maintain peak performance during every workout.
Choosing the right supplement for you all comes down to

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understanding your goals. If you want to learn more about
supplements with our very own formulator and head of product,
tune in for the full episode of the bodybeila dot
Com podcast with Steamrada. Until next time.