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BCAA preference

Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 2:54 pm
by Big.jazayrli
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 :)

Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 5:59 pm
by RobRegish
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.

Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 6:21 pm
by Big.jazayrli
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]

Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 7:06 pm
by RobRegish
Check out his companion book Amino Acids, The Anabolic Edge or similar such title.

A bit dated now but WAY ahead of its time.

Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 1:16 am
by Big.jazayrli
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 :P