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Marcus, M.Ed., CPT

How BCAA's and Protein Supplements Work!

Updated: May 19, 2021

By Marcus Morgan, M.Ed., CPT Fitness Professional & Workout Planner







Amino Acids and Protein Supplements...The Body's Building Blocks!

BCAA's and protein supplements are amazing sources of energy that enhance our ability to redevelop muscles and reestablish a firm foundation in our fitness abilities. We can stay healthy by exercising and being fit, but it is always good to get extra help with getting it done.


We are exposed to various forms of exercise and diet fads that will assist us in redeveloping our physiques and fitness lives. You will be taken on a journey where your physical fitness will be improved through some simple and popular supplements that can change your life. Now you are going to learn how BCAA's and protein supplements will change your life.


What are BCAA's?

BCAA's or Branch Chain Amino Acids, are popular supplements that are easy to mix and use as a way to get your fitness life back on track. BCAA's can be found as a powder and capsules for convenience. The BCAA amino acids include Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine?


BCAA's can:

  • Help with weightloss

  • Provide the body energy

  • Certain to assist in building muscles


How do BCAA's work?

The Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine amino acids are the major amino acids that commonly help assist the body in recovery and can help develop your body with precision and noticeable results. They help replace intentionally broken down muscles (microtears) and replenish energy stores to assist recovery from exercise fatigue. You will also find that amino acids with a small amount of carbohydrate ingredients, will pose as a good pre-workout. The liver and muscles are the sites that help with processing the amino acids for proper usage in the body.





What are whey proteins and casein proteins?

First of all, the foundation of proteins is to rebuild the body's enzymes which are important for digestion, increasing metabolic responses, assisting in weightloss, and developing muscles. But, whey proteins are a special group of proteins that are found in milk, as well as the protein casein that results after the whey protein is separated after from milk


Whey Protein Benefits

  • Fast digesting for quick metabolizing

  • Supports the idea of being good for quick muscle repair

  • Many reputable brands from customer exposure

  • Great for feeling light

  • Affordable due to brand competition

  • Great for calorie monitoring

  • Easy to use as a meal replacement

Casein Protein Benefits

  • Slow Digesting for extended metabolic efficiency

  • Great for feeling full as a post-workout meal

  • Ideal for weight gain and muscle repair


Howdo protein supplements work in general?


Protein supplements are commonly from milk sources and occasionally meat sources. They help the body by helping restoring energy and rebuilding muscle. The protein supplements are often mixed with water based products such as milk, soy milk, or plain water, to assist in delivering the proteins into the body and rehydrating muscles. The proteins and water in your body repair muscle microtears related to healthy exercise and assist in enzyme and cell body development.


Bottomline

With consistency, fitness supplements work well when used for the right reasons . Many people supplement with proteins and BCCA's and are very successful. The proper fitness plan and eating strategy along with supplementing with them can be very rewarding.




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