Bcaa for recovery?

[adamzapple26]

Hey whats up guys,

So lately I've been taking 5gs of bcaa's (branched amino acids) everyday. It helps me tremendously on elevating my mood and getting through the day. I was just wondering if this might interfere with my recovery? I also drink 3 servings of whey protein a day since I workout a lot.

[adamzapple26]

[Richard@DecisionSkills]

Hi Adam,

I've been participating in this forum for several years. To my knowledge, no active member has a background to tell you how 5gs of branch amino acids might impact a recovering addict, regardless if the addiction is a substance or psychological.

[Jamie514]

No idea have regarding Bcaa for recovery! Actually I've not taken anything for recovery.

[tokeless]

So, you're taking another mood changer to manage not taking the other.. just quit if that's what you want. There's no short cut.
Best wishes

[quietvoice]

I also drink 3 servings of whey protein a day since I workout a lot.

Pumping proteins does no good but to kill your kidneys over time.
Check out the new generation of athletes going RAW.

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[prololies]

Hey whats up guys,

So lately I've been taking 5gs of bcaa's (branched amino acids) everyday. It helps me tremendously on elevating my mood and getting through the day. I was just wondering if this might interfere with my recovery? I also drink 3 servings of whey protein a day since I workout a lot.

Try not to take so much protein from whey powder, try to get them from real food, it's better. Make sure you don't overeat your protein. Eat a max of 1 gram of protein per body weight in pounds (if you workout, which in this case, you do).

For example, if you weigh 160 lbs then you should take max 160 g of protein daily. Eating more protein than you need is a waste and it is also dangerous as it could cause kidney stones.

I think the thing that elevates your mood is that you are working out. Many people feel happier and more alive when they start working out.