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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BCAA AND EAA
By: Road2HardCoreIron Date: August 6, 2018, 6:41 am
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BCAA vs EAA: Which One is Better to Take?
Date: May 05, 2015 Category Amino Acids
What is the difference between BCAA's (Branched Chain Amino
Acids) and EAA's (Essential Amino Acids)? And which one is
better to take?
This is really a trick question because the three BCAA’s
(Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine) are also three of the eight
EAA's. So all BCAA's are EAA's, but not all EAA's are BCAA's.
Here's a list of the eight Essential Amino Acids:
Methionine
Lysine
Phenylalanine
Threonine
Tryptophan
Leucine (Branched Chain)
Isoleucine (Branched Chain)
Valine (Branched Chain)
Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine are called "branched chain"
because unlike all the other amino acids, their physical
structure is branched.
For example, here's a simple diagram of Leucine:
So if branch chain products are missing five of the eight
essential amino acids the human body requires for strength and
recovery, why would anyone take them?
Marketing!
Because the three BCAA’s are the most important for energy
production and muscle metabolism, they were heavily promoted to
the bodybuilding industry and they simply caught on. And taking
a BCAA product can be beneficial.
But using only the three BCAA’s it is a lot like fielding a
baseball team with only a shortstop, pitcher, and catcher. They
may very well be the three most important positions, but you
certainly can’t expect to win any game without the rest of the
team.
It's important to note that a high-quality, clinically-proven
EAA formula such as Core 4 Nutrition's FundAminos contains 50%
BCAA's and 50% of the other five, essential amino acids.
So it's a win-win!
Here is a quick refresher on why an EAA blend should be part of
everyone’s nutritional support program.
Essential Amino Acids (EAA’s) are called "essential" because the
body cannot make them; they must be obtained from food and/or
supplement sources. Many of us don't eat enough EAA-rich foods,
and many more don't absorb or utilize them well. As we age, the
body's ability to extract the maximum nutrients from any protein
source decline; and the excess calories in this protein can be
stored as fat.
While bodybuilders popularized the use of "branched" EAA’s for
muscular growth and maintenance, anyone can benefit from their
use! EAA’s stimulate the production of cellular energy and
promote cellular repair. They initiate the creation of the
critical enzymes necessary for healthy (and complete) digestion.
They are especially important for those who cope with any form
of physical or mental stress including intensive training,
injury, or surgery.
Because the effects of EAA's have been well-studied, they offer
several, scientifically-proven benefits. We know that:
EAA’s prevent muscular breakdown during periods of intense
physical and mental stress.
EAA’s improve enhance and protect the mitochondria, our cells'
energy factories.
EAA’s can curb hunger and improve metabolism.
For more information on essential amino acids, you can refer to
these previous posts:
Four times more powerful than protein
Essential amino acids to the rescue
What's the key take home point?
Regardless of our age or level of athletic ability, we all need
all the EAA’s to look, feel, and perform our very best. And
FundAminos can help you get the job done!
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