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Do you really need BCAAs

April 25, 2024 Yvonne Matthews

“Proper nutrition is the key to unlock your bodies potential.” - Brian Holifield

Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) may sound fancy or complicated, stick with me for a second, while I lay down some science, then we will get into it!

Amino acids are molecules that are the building blocks of proteins and skeletal muscle. When we eat protein, we break it down first with our teeth, then with stomach acid (aka hydrochloric acid) and enzymes. This protein breaks down into amino acids that our body can then reassemble as needed for growth and repair. It’s especially important to those needing a bit of extra recovery, for example, those lifting weights or who are very active.

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In health and wellness, nutrition, running and fitness, sports nutrition Tags sports nutrition, denver sports nutritionist, colorado sports nutritionist, BCAAs, Branch chained amino acids, supplements
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