BCAA

Other name: Branched-chain Amino Acid
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Function:
1)  BCAA supports extreme muscle growth;
2)  BCAA builds strength and tremendous power;
3)  Timed release to support anti-catabolic effects;
4)  BCAA supportS increased strength and mass;
5)  Leucine critical for mTOR signal for protein synthesis;
6)  BCAA  and leucine may support improved recovery and reduced soreness;
7)  BCAA  promote increased endurance exercise capacity;
8)  BCAA supplementation provides support against catabolism;
Application:
BCAA’s are currently used clinically to aid in the recovery of burn victims, as well as for supplementation for strength athletes.The body uses branched chain aminotransferase and 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate dehydrogenase to degrade branched-chain amino acids.
Description About BCAA
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are amino acids having aliphatic side-chains with a branch (a carbon atom bound to more than two other carbon atoms). There are three branched-chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine of twelve common ones.
The BCAAs are among the nine essential amino acids for humans and account for; 35% of the essential amino acids in muscle proteins and; 40% of the preformed amino acids required by mammals. Though BCAA’s have been used clinically to aid in the recovery of burn victims, the data are not convincing enough.
A group of three essential amino acids: isoleucine, leucine, and valine. They may be important in promoting muscle growth, particularly after strenuous training. They are the main amino acids used as fuel by exercising muscles. Claims that BCAA supplements reduce feelings of fatigue during endurance activities are still being tested.