BCAA preference

Big.jazayrli · Post by **Big.jazayrli** » Fri May 21, 2010 2:54 pm

Which would be preferable in terms of a BCAA blend

would i want a 4:1:1 or a 2:1:1 ?

either way i can get them in bulk (flavored) for <20$ lb

or would i want some fancy 3.5:1.234:2 ratio.

i dunno what would be best, Rob or Askmass if you could clarify for me!

thanks guys

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Fri May 21, 2010 5:59 pm

The 2:1:1 is what you find in most research studies.

Having said that, I think there is room for improvement to that ratio. I SUSPECT, but can't prove that a larger amount of leucine is beneficial. I also think there is added room for L-Glutamine for several reasons.

Having said that, I don't think there is some magical ratio that's going to put things over the top. Rather, it is IMPERATIVE that you get levels up to 20-25+ grams in your peri-workout drink.

This 5-10 grams stuff is pissing in the wind IMO. Get them up to 20+ grams/drink at the right time (during the workout) and.... it's a game changer.

Credit Mauro DiPasquale/Charles Poliquin for changing my thinking.

Big.jazayrli · Post by **Big.jazayrli** » Fri May 21, 2010 6:21 pm

RobRegish wrote:
Credit Mauro DiPasquale/Charles Poliquin for changing my thinking.

I read his anabolic diet book. I am a big big fan of his stuff[/b]

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Fri May 21, 2010 7:06 pm

Check out his companion book Amino Acids, The Anabolic Edge or similar such title.

A bit dated now but WAY ahead of its time.

Big.jazayrli · Post by **Big.jazayrli** » Sat May 22, 2010 1:16 am

RobRegish wrote:Check out his companion book Amino Acids, The Anabolic Edge or similar such title.

A bit dated now but WAY ahead of its time.

i very well might.. i need to build up my anabolic library