Extra Amino acids a must?

[skullsmasher]

If you already have a diet that is high in aminos from whey and other foods (Im not posotive what the most amino rich foods are) what would be the benefit of taking an amino supplement?

 

[Stout1]

If your diet is on spot and getting in all yoru food you shouldn't need an additional amino supp IMO.

 

[skullsmasher]

Thats what I was thinkin

 

[irongirl]

Among the 9 essential amino acids are the three amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine which are known as "branched chain amino acids" or BCAA for short. Up to 75% of the your body's muscle tissue is composed of these three amino acids which are also directly involved in the tissue repair process. However, if the BCAA's are ingested without the other 6 essential amino acids in the right amounts, they're ability to function properly is significantly impaired. BCAA formulas are also one of the most expensive amino acid supplements on the market. However, the following common foods contain at least 2 grams* of BCAA's;

3 ounces of tuna (fresh grilled or canned packed in water)

3 ounces of extra lean beef (grilled filet mignon etc.)

3 ounces of cooked light or dark meat chicken

1 cup of nonfat or low fat yogurt (plain or fruit flavored)

1 cup of cooked kidney beans or lentils

1 cup cooked rice mixed with 1 cup of cooked black beans
*Studies show that at least 2 grams of your daily protein intake should be from the BCAA group.

 

[irongirl]

BCAA's (Branch Chain Amino Acids)
Leucine, Valine, and Isoleucine are called "branch chain" aminos due to their molecular structure, and are important essential amino acids well known for their anticatabolic (muscle-saving) benefits. They are called BCAA's because they structurally branch off another chain of atoms instead of forming a line. Studies have shown that BCAA's postively affect skeletal muscle growth, enhance fat loss, help to stimulate protein synthesis and inhibit its breakdown, so BCAA's have powerful anabolic and anticatabolic effects on the body. They may also potentiate the release of some anabolic hormones, such as growth hormone. Regular ingestion of BCAA's help to keep the body in a state of postive nitrogen balance. In this state, your body much more readily builds muscle and burns fat. Studies have shown that athletes taking extra BCAA's have shown a loss of more bodyfat than those not taking BCAA's.
BCAAs are used as a source of energy for muscle cells. During prolonged exercise, BCAAs are released from skeletal muscles and their carbon backbones are used as fuel, while their nitrogen portion is used to form another amino acid, Alanine. Alanine is then converted to Glucose by the liver. This form of energy production is called the Alanine-Glucose cycle, and it plays a major role in maintaining the body's blood sugar balance.

 

[skullsmasher]

wow, thanks IG.

 

[goes4ever]

. However, the following common foods contain at least 2 grams* of BCAA's;

3 ounces of tuna (fresh grilled or canned packed in water)

3 ounces of extra lean beef (grilled filet mignon etc.)

3 ounces of cooked light or dark meat chicken

1 cup of nonfat or low fat yogurt (plain or fruit flavored)

1 cup of cooked kidney beans or lentils

1 cup cooked rice mixed with 1 cup of cooked black beans
*Studies show that at least 2 grams of your daily protein intake should be from the BCAA group.

well I guess I am safe then, cuz I eat about 3 cans of tuna a day, a pound of white chicken, and 8-10 oz beef per day, plus protein powders and eggs