As a trainer and nutritionist, I often recommend my clients add BCAAs to their supplement stack if they are looking to take things to the next level with their physique goals and overall performance.

Mixing BCAAs with electrolytes may improve stamina, prevent fatigue, and aid recovery during early-morning workouts.

When I first started training for my upcoming half marathon, a friend told me, "Make sure you're getting your BCAAs!" Instead of asking "WTF is that?" I did a bit of research and realized I had, in ...

Muscle soreness is inevitable after an intense workout. You push yourself in the gym, striving for progress, only to wake up the next day feeling stiff, sore, and barely able to move. That’s where ...

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) supplements have become increasingly popular among athletes and fitness enthusiasts in recent times. BCAAs are integral amino acids that the body is unable to ...

WHEY PROTEIN POWDER. Creatine. Pre-workout. There are so many supplements on the market advertising promises that they'll increase your strength, muscle mass, and workout performance. While some of ...

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) have beneficial nutrient signalling effects but paradoxically are associated with obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) BCAAs might be a ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Key Takeaways Valine is a branched-chain amino acid that your body needs for protein synthesis and energy production. Valine is found in animal foods like ...