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BCAAs IN DEPTH<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

What are BCAAs?<\/h3>\n

BCAAs are branched chain amino acids.<\/strong> Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine.<\/p>\n

They are essential amino acids<\/strong>; the body is unable to produce these compounds on its own. In principle, the body is capable of forming the alpha-keto analogues leucine, isoleucine and valine, but these substances are not usually present in the diet so people have to acquire them through foods that contain them.<\/p>\n

In these amino acids the side chains are branched. Because of this three-dimensional structure, the three amino acids<\/strong> have a very special function in metabolism. This means that, unlike the other amino acids, BCAAs do not have to be “processed” in the liver, but enter the bloodstream immediately.<\/p>\n

Valine<\/strong>: serves to produce body energy, for muscles and weight lifting. Regulates the positive balance of nitrogen<\/strong> in the muscle as well as intervenes in muscle metabolism<\/strong> and in the regeneration of tissues of the human body<\/p>\n

Leucine<\/strong>: is responsible for protein synthesis. Blocks muscle breakdown and participates in the formation of natural sterols.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Isoleucine<\/strong>: Its function is to synthesize fatty acids and ketogenic elements<\/strong> in the body. Participates when the degradation of fatty acids appears. It intervenes when the glycogen<\/strong> level in the cells drops and allows the energy stored in the form of fatty acids to be used when an effort is made.<\/p>\n

BENEFITS OF BCAAs<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

They intervene in the Krebs cycle<\/strong> to obtain energy, reducing the use of other energy components, including glycogen.<\/p>\n

Decreases the breakdown of muscle protein.<\/p>\n

It inhibits the transport of tryptophan<\/strong> to the brain, this limits the synthesis of serotonin.<\/p>\n

By limiting the increase in serotonin synthesis, it delays the feeling of tiredness after prolonged exercise.<\/p>\n

BCAAs are used as a source of energy<\/strong><\/a> by other tissues in the body, and leucine decreases protein breakdown (just like glutamine, and prevents tissue from being destroyed in training<\/strong>), while increasing protein synthesis in muscles and in the liver.<\/a><\/p>\n

The BCAAs are oxidized in the muscle and this provides oxygen uptake by the muscle, this saves muscle glycogen<\/strong> and limits the loss of muscle mass in long-term exercises.<\/p>\n

WHEN TO TAKE BCAAs<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n