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Over the last decade, sports nutritionists have studied certain nutrients that can improve your results from exercise during the "window of opportunity" before, during and after your workout. Simply stated, for the non-steroid bodybuilder who wants to add lean mass while reducing fat levels the most important of these nutrients by far are the amino acids Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine, collectively known as the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs).
BCAAs consumed during training raise both growth hormone and insulin levels at the same time, hence increased anti-catabolism and anabolism. (In short, more muscle growth and less muscle tissue breakdown.)
If you are on a reduced-calorie diet, BCAAs can contribute to a greater loss of fat while maintaining your strength levels.
BCAAs lead to relatively higher muscle testosterone levels and an increased ratio of testosterone to cortisol. Think of it: Using BCAAs during heavy training makes more testosterone available for protein synthesis while it increases amino acid uptake for increased muscle growth.
An Italian study showed that BCAAs consumed during training lead to greater increases in lean body mass and strength in drug free bodybuilders.
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General Training - To create a favorable nitrogen and hormonal environment for growth and recovery: Take five (5) tablets one to three times daily, preferably prior to cardio, and / or before and after training.
For anyone who wants lean muscle mass gains with concurrent fat loss: Successful research studies have concluded that a dosage of 0.25g BCAAs per kilogram of bodyweight is effective for enhanced effects on strength, lean muscle gain, and fat loss. That translates to exactly one Muscle Mass tablet per 10 lbs. bodyweight.
If a combination of muscle and strength gains with some fat loss is your goal: Take 2 or 3 Muscle Mass tablets every 5 or 10 minutes during your training session until you have taken the correct amount for your weight. (Note: Charles Poliquin recommends up to double this amount for maximum lean mass gains in elite athletes.)
If fat loss is your primary goal: Take the entire dose on an empty stomach 10 minutes before you start to train.
MUSCLE MASS BCAAs: Your Partner in Muscular Growth
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