[Clubber Lang]

got a mate who wishes to try supplementing with aminos but unsure which brand to try. Any recommendations?

[alex.p]

Personally I always go for bulk and then just add some crystal-light or something for taste.

If going branded then Scivation are good, as are Dymatize and Reflex. CL Purple Wrath if wanting to use during heavy training

[mick_the_brick]

Clubber Lang, on 07 September 2009 - 12:49 PM, said:

got a mate who wishes to try supplementing with aminos but unsure which brand to try. Any recommendations?

I always 1KG at a time from these guys:

http://www.bulksuppl...mino_Acids.html

[Clubber Lang]

mick_the_brick, on 07 September 2009 - 01:20 PM, said:

I always 1KG at a time from these guys:

http://www.bulksuppl...mino_Acids.html

whats the best directions to take amino's? Times and dosage etc.

thanks

[alex.p]

Depends really on the reason for using them.

On a cut, before/during/after cardio can be useful, and certainly during weights.

Can also be used in place of a protein shake post-workout with carbs before a proper meal. Generally though I find them useful during a session mixed in with water/flavour

[Shyne]

I normally just supplement with straight L-leucine rather than the more costly BCAA's. 5g in my post workout shake is what I do, but pre/during/post is what's normally recommended.

[mick_the_brick]

Clubber Lang, on 07 September 2009 - 01:56 PM, said:

whats the best directions to take amino's? Times and dosage etc.

thanks

20G pre and post workout.

[Clubber Lang]

mick_the_brick, on 07 September 2009 - 02:24 PM, said:

20G pre and post workout.

what about before meals? Dont bother? Just use it pre and post workout?

[alex.p]

No point before meals imo. Pre/during/post workout, first thing upon waking and maybe at night if wake up. Anything else is overkill

[Clubber Lang]

alex.p, on 07 September 2009 - 04:00 PM, said:

No point before meals imo. Pre/during/post workout, first thing upon waking and maybe at night if wake up. Anything else is overkill

how many grams would you take in the morning and before bed? Also, would to take the aminos at a certain time before eatting breaky?

[alex.p]

10-20g is about right

[mick_the_brick]

Clubber Lang, on 07 September 2009 - 07:37 PM, said:

how many grams would you take in the morning and before bed? Also, would to take the aminos at a certain time before eatting breaky?

I honestly would not bother with those timing mate IMO

[All4n]

I've used BCAA's quite a lot in the past. Found they helped when dieting and for recomping. Pre/post training help with recovery and during training i feel they do help with additional strength/energy/recovery between sets. Used up to 40g during workouts and 20g pre/post. Bascially keep you anabolic/anti-catabolic during/around workouts.

Also used them before meals (from 5g up to 20g), theory is they help stimualte protein synthesis amplying the anabolic effects of the food consumed. Used this method when recomping and do beleive they helped, altho a bit of a hassle so not bothering currently purely for this reason.