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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
BCAA include leucine, isoleucine, and valine (3 EAAs); EAA include all 9 essentials, and major benefits are tied to the full spectrum approach.
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Though a BCAA, Leucine requires other EAAs for continued muscle growth.
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Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) play an important role in building and repairIng of muscles.
Apart from the 6 amino acids, it includes tryptophan, threonine, and methionine, needed for full recovery cycles.
BCAA can help ease delayed onset muscle soreness, but it might doesn't replace full recovery nutrition.
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EAAs provide a full muscle foundation for efficient protein synthesis and less muscle breakdown.
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Meat, dairy, and eggs naturally provide EAAs and BCAAs, making them more cost-effective and nutrient-dense.
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Avoid taking supplements in excess and take as per the recommended dosage as suggested by the brand.
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Hit approx. 0.8-1 g/kg protein/day initially; add essential amino acids (EAAs) if you're short on total protein.
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Opt for a balanced approach, build your muscle growth with whole foods, and add EAA and BCAA supplements as needed in your routine.
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