BCAA’s are the Building Blocks of LIFE

Amino acids are not only the building blocks of muscle proteins, but of life as well. Everyday millions of enzymatic cellular reactions are triggered by amino acids that result in a vast array of processes that include everything from DNA replication to the growth of healthy new hair and skin cells. However, when it comes to muscle building, there are three amino acids that reign supreme over the supplement world for their unique ability to impart a wide range of muscle building, fat burning, and health boosting effects that make them pound-for-pound one of the most potent products every hard training athlete should have in their arsenal, BCAA’s.

Branch-chain amino acids, or BCAA’s, are three essential amino acids bonded on the R-group with a carbon backbone that gives them a branch like chemical structure. In the body the primary role of dietary BCAA’s is to supply the amino acids to be used by the muscles for energy needs. However, supplementing with this dynamic trio has been scientifically proven to have tremendous effects that can give even seasoned athletes a boost in performance.

BCAA’s Burn Fat

In 2012 researchers from the University of Texas Branch Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism released a study that found BCAA’s have the ability to increase insulin sensitivity, reduce hunger, and reduce cravings that can throw even the most diligent dieter off of their game. Improved insulin sensitivity means that muscle and liver cells are able to more efficiently remove glucose from the blood, keep blood sugar levels stable, and allow the body to oxidize stored body fat for energy.

Muscle Protein Synthesis

No matter how much protein you consume, if your muscle protein synthetic response is not being adequately stimulated you simply cannot effectively build new muscle tissue. However, BCAA’s, and leucine in particular, have been shown to be able to activate muscle protein synthesis on its own in doses as low as 3g’s. A 2006 study published in the journal Nutrition found that not only did BCAA supplementation activate muscle protein synthesis, but it also decreased the breakdown of muscle protein during training. Increasing muscle protein synthesis and decreasing muscle breakdown during training can help you add lean muscle and help prevent the catabolism of hard earned muscle tissue while you’re dieting.

BCAA’s Boost Strength

Most athletes not only want to look the part, but they also want to be able to perform at the highest levels as well. That makes increasing strength a critical element for building the body and improving athletic performance. According to a 2009 study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition BCAA supplementation improved 10 rep max strength on the bench press and the squat to a greater degree than consumption of whey protein or a sports drink. That means BCAA’s can give hard training athletes the ability to increase strength and help elevate their performance not just on paper, but in the gym, where it counts.

Conclusion

BCAA’s are clinically proven to build muscle, improve strength, and burn body fat – the ultimate trifecta for elevating performance. If you’re looking add the potent performance enhancing effects of BCAA’s to your supplement regimen, be sure to add GAT’s Muscle Martini, a product loaded with over 6,000 mgs of the highest quality amino acids per serving that’ll help to take your performance to the next level. GAT’s BCAA capsules are also a great way to specifically supplement your Branch Chain Amino Acid needs.