SHOULD YOU BE DRINKING BCAA?

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The International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (Dec 2007), looked at the effect of a branched chain amino acid (BCAA) drink on markers (indicators) of muscle damage after endurance exercise. A BCAA drink was compared with an equal calorie carbohydrate drink and a flavoured water (zero calories).

They found all measured markers of fatigue were reduced in the BCAA-supplemented group. So if you want to ride your best, it seems including BCAAs in your hydration formula could help.

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