BCAA Supplement vs Protein Supplement - Know Your Supps - BPI Sports

Essential Amino Acids and BCAAs: The Breakdown
Out of the 22 different aminos, there are nine amino acids that our body cannot manufacture itself and must be consumed through food or supplementation form. These specific nine are known as Essential Amino Acids. Out of these nine come the three most important aminos in your body which are leucine, isoleucine and valine. These are known as Branched Chain Amino Acids or BCAAs. These three play a very critical role when it comes to muscle building and repair.
What makes BCAAs different?
BCAAs, comprising almost a third of the aminos in muscle tissue, are different from all of the other aminos in that fact that they are metabolized in the muscle versus the liver. This allows them to be a quick energy source when the body needs it most as they are used by the muscle cells to produce what is known as ATP. ATP is our body’s primary source of fuel when training.
BCAAs offer a wide variety of benefits such as supporting quicker muscle recovery and repair post-workout, helping to increase energy levels, added muscle building potential, increasing strength and power and even have a preventing muscle loss while dieting.
BCAAs are the drivers to muscle building. All BCAAs, but especially leucine, inform the body to start building muscle. Recent studies have shown that by taking leucine you can activate more protein synthesis; therefore, increasing the body’s ability to product new muscle tissue.
Protein Powders vs BCAAs
At this point you may be questioning yourself about taking a protein powder, a BCAA powder or both. The answer to sustaining real muscle growth, recovery and repair, is taking one another together. You are getting amino acids and BCAAs in your protein powder but due to the way that they the amino acids are formed, they do not work the same way within the body. The amino acids you get in your protein powder are known as “bonded aminos”, meaning they are linked together in a chain. BCAAs on the other hand are “free form aminos”. In simpler terms, do you want your body taking time to break down the chain of aminos to get them into your muscle or do you already want them broken separately to get into the muscle faster and with better absorption, leading to quicker muscle response and growth?
With the combo of both, you are increasing the body’s ability to grow with the BCAA’s, but the body can’t grow without the rest of the aminos on hand. This is where protein powders step in.
Obviously the key to growing more muscle and getting the effects of both the protein powder and the BCAAs is response time. This is why BEST BCAA stands out amongst the competition. BEST BCAAs uses Oligopeptide-Enzymatic Technology. This helps speed up the absorption, digestion rate and bioavailability of these the BCAAs. This technology makes BEST BCAA your best choice for taking pre-, intra- or post-workout, as well as in the morning if you are doing fasted training.
Speaking of protein, is your protein actually really protein?
Amino spiking, or protein spiking, is a technique used by supplement companies to put in less protein than what’s actually listed on the label by adding in separate amino acids or ingredients such as gylcine, taurine, leucine and creatine to boost nitrogen levels. It’s the industry’s dirty little secret! So if you are looking at your protein label and notice these ingredients in the “Other Ingredients Section”…beware.
The only way to verify that what is on the label is actually in the jug is by having a third-party company test it for protein content and see if there are excess amounts of these nitrogen increasing aminos. This is why BPI Sports has created a partnership with ChromaDex. Chromadex, one of the most respected names in sports nutrition, combines proprietary science-based chemistry solutions and the necessary expertise to implement a true quality verification seal program. Every bottle that comes of BPI’s manufacturing line is put through several tests checking for label accuracty, looking for trace amounts of metals and confirming the purity and quality of the ingredients. Now when you grab a bottle of BPI’s Best Protein, look for the Chromadex verification stamp right on the front. Finally a brand and product you know matches what is on the label!

[@zzzbyyy]

the answer i simple... BCAA and Protein Powder are different tools and for best results you should use them BOTH - bcaa you should use mainly pre and during workout to minimize muscle break down caused by exercices (they are in free from so they dont need to be break down so your body can use them (digest) very quick, for this reason you can use them with your post workout meal also) - protein powder - should be used mainly after workout ... why? because Peptide of Protein Powder contains not only BCAA but the rest of the 9 important essential aminoacids. To sum up: - POWDER - contains all of needed 9 Essential Amino Acids but digest a bit slower because peptides needs to break down to exctract amino acids - BCAA - contains only 3 of 9 Essential Amino Acitds but unlike Proten Powder those 3 aminos are in free from so they can be digested faster

[@mrgoodfella9895]

Aed Maver I think it's funny how this comment only got 9 likes but the irrelevant ignorant comments above got dozens or over 100. Gotta love this generation.

[@youssefjabnoun9654]

Can i use them at the same time???

[@115zombiees]

Youssef Jabnoun can u do both at the same time?

[@youssefjabnoun9654]

Joe Kalani i am asking here 👋

[@115zombiees]

Youssef Jabnoun yeah me too

[@maninmocian]

I really appreciate the amount of education that went into this advertisement.

[@zoilalulu3798]

I'm so glad I discovered and started taking BCAA's. I eat a low carb diet in order to lose more weight (I've lost 100 pounds so far) and to stave off pre-diabetes and get off hypertension meds. I have been lifting for a while and I've really started challenging myself. A week ago, I started getting headaches that would not go away unless I ate. I felt like I could inhale a large pizza. Thanks to BCAA's, I no longer feel that way.

[@raysashi2099]

Rocio Lopez no one fucking cares

[@hadzsmith5337]

Ray Alfaro your mum does

[@wmartonejr]

SoMaggieS work w/your doc to taper both carbs & insulin so you don’t induce hypoglycemia. Once you’ve broken the metabolic dysfunction, AND assuming your endogenous insulin is sufficient (measured by c-peptide levels), you COULD look in to BCAA’s. But honestly, if you’re Type II, you have other priorities to work on first, that is restoring metabolic health

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[@markangelogarcia2136]

BCAA side effect.

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[@KimTownsel]

Thank you for the clear explanation. So far, I have been pleased with my BPI proteins and BPI amino acids. I have video reviews up of what I have used so far. I look forward to trying more!

[@jayrob1628]

Thank you, I have been having this question buzz in my head ALL day! Great video and great info! 👌 💪

[@BPISportsChannel]

Happy to help!

[@JodyTuckerDotCom]

BPI Sports, thanks for a thorough and practical explanation on BCAAs and protein.

[@shakinlaw1406]

Super video, this guy breaks it down so simply wow

[@cfernandez1127]

I would have believed everything you said if you weren't wearing that bpi sweater. I listened anyways though 👂

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So informative, professional, and clear! 👍💯I will be looking foward to future videos from BPI definitely!! 😃

[@riverbalvont7095]

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[@cheemanavjot]

great ! the way you explained the whole thing was really amazing . Very easy for a beginner to gain max knowledge out of that . Thank you so very much , for clearing all about BCAAs and Protein :)

[@jenniferbosch1025]

Whey yuck!!

[@AmitPhysique]

Navjot Cheema Absolutely great video. Supplements work only if you have a proper diet.

[@jonessmith9769]

Thanks, quick and concise. Answered my questions.

[@mrsurname7027]

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[@DreiSkins101]

Yes! It sure was. Only a few people are intelligent enough to not be hypnotized by it.

[@mauricemaynard7806]

Thanks for sharing this video, I learned a lot, my question is since I have a pre-workout drink, can you mix the 2 and consume before training or drink the bcaa while training, thanks for your help...

[@veguillar1]

After years of taking both i've come to this conclusion. BCAA's helps take the soreness away and protein helps build the muscle with your daily intake because protein is important for building muscle. The end.

[@HenryTheBoilermaker3rdYear]

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[@omartongson1492]

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[@lucaslumerio8628]

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[@jazminealston2009]

thank you so much just started using the bpi bcaas fruit punch flavor and this answers alot of my Qs ty and I'll look into the bpi whey!!

[@WildSideAdventures]

Thanks James. always well explained videos. Do you have suppliers in South Africa?

[@sirjoshuafaw]

You sold me bro. Sell me your products lol. Great presentation and very factual !

[@subzero0477]

I take both and i feel the difference in my body and muscles they both work great.

[@andrewauguscik9062]

Quick question, I bought a BCAA supplement to preserve muscle and recover faster. My workout starts with taking a pre workout suplement or a tea with lemon honey water and apple cider vinegar. As im working out, i drink my bcaa supplement and after I workout, I drink the rest of the bcaa drink and then make some chicken or beef with brown rice. How does this sound and will i get good results doing this while working out? im open to any suggestions or improvments i could do to make the muscle building process the fastest and most effecitve. Very informative video too, it really cleared alot of questions up.

[@shashankthakre1358]

Thank u "BPI" for giving these important knowledge.

[@AmitPhysique]

Shashank Thakre Video is great. Remember diet is crucial otherwise supplements don't work. They are just add on to your diet.

[@matr1x83]

Very informative....Great job my man!!! 👊🏾

[@eliazar1603]

how it been bro it’s been 3 years, everything good ?

[@frankmale7819]

Quality explainable. Good work

[@Gaardofit]

Great video on the BCAAs

[@freckelschmeckel7029]

I like how they brake it down. not to many companies do that...thanks

[@adlerhaaland3507]

What is a good whey product that contains all 9 aminos but is not harmful in any (whey)

[@cinnamon3220]

Keep up the good work man!! Great information for sure. Um just glad that I don't have to take a damn exam on this shit!!

[@eliazar1603]

how’s life been bro ? it’s been 2 years, everything good ?

[@xee1985]

Can I have pre-workout supplement which as these three amino acids before hitting fasted cardio first thing in the morning? I have heard having it would not let you lose your muscles but only fat will be targeted.

[@syauqi0602]

Really informative and easy to understand.

[@Tami98]

What would you recommend for someone who’s trying to tone, lose body fat and is dairy free? Would a BCAA or a plant based Protein Powder be a better option?

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[@FlipRyder21]

if you have to pick one. Which one will you pick that will work the best?

[@freedinner886]

Very good video. You have earned my trust I may buy your protein.

[@Thehungrytravelers]

Great video!! Thanks!

[@nathanielwalters158]

Will taking a BCAAs and high rich protein shake help to build muscle and lose weight? Great information to know.

[@AM4R1C4N]

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great video very useful tips

[@benrocolaja4206]

Explained perfectly 👍

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[@joseixpertay348]

so I need to take whey hydrolysates protein post workout, peptide linked BCAA supplement before workout right???

[@fernandosalvado3965]

how are BCAA's synthesized in production ? how are they separated and from where ? milk ? ...or what other sources ?

[@momontouthang3347]

Grage Sir, please honestly tell us from where your best BCAA's are obtained...

[@charlestrades8422]

Does BPI sell any protein blends; meaning a whey and casein blend??

[@Frankchiew59]

Thank u...good explanation!!!

[@ramboxiv1341]

well i have this supplements its good and i just started using it good stuff bpi

[@jamescorsey386]

they really help me not having a big appetite

[@Cxeri93]

whats the answer jesus

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steroids.

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[@Fujtajblus]

The answer is, BCAAs are utilized faster in its "pure form". So it is better to take them when your body really needs it fast. While protein powder has these 3 BCAAs too, but also other AAs but it takes longer for your body to use them

[@lauraburke9700]

What if you're vegan? I'm vegan and I'm just starting on my journey to trying to build more muscle. I take a soy protein supplement daily and I am adding in a vegan friendly bca supplement whenever mine arrives through mail. You suggest whey protein which isn't vegan friendly. Is soy protein okay?

[@Ibrah_id]

quality video, thanks

[@princesanchez16]

thanks man.. nice video. informative. .

[@drummerjms]

What should I look for exactly on labels to make sure the protein is real ?? Whey Protein Islolate??

[@dashawnriploudjohnson7656]

Just for speaking that helpful information I will buy your product

[@isaiahsuesue2259]

Can i take both BCCAs n Whey Protein after workout??

[@matthewjohnvu8104]

All the people who are just wanting the answer, or saying that this is just a long ad, Do you even science, bro?!

[@matthewjohnvu8104]

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[@thatsilverfoxtherian]

@@raysashi2099 you truly are a low life

[@tamer4273]

Comparing BCAA'S with protein is like comparing water with ice

[@farhadahmadyar7085]

you mean we should use only one of them?

[@Fartedmouth]

@@farhadahmadyar7085 no, you can use only one or both. Ice is protein cause it takes more time to become liquid and water is bcaa's because they are already water.

[@earlcoles5215]

So if one is already eating a lot of meat, eggs, milk, protein shakes every day, would it be a waste of money to purchase extra bcaa or eaa supplements?

[@tamer4273]

@@earlcoles5215 yes no need

[@TechnologyBD-yi8gx]

Thanks you so much

[@Karma7711]

So would it be fair to say BCAA's can act as a fast working muscle recovery/prevention and protien powder is a slower but more complete muscle builder/recovery? I also wonder if taking actual protien power is overkill if I have a failry high protien diet because the remaining amino acids are in the majority of my current diet. In this case the BCAA's make more sense to me.

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[@sumitgratitude655]

HE IS TRYING TO SELL BOTH SUPPLEMENTS .

[@jasonlouis9140]

But every word he said was 100% correct

[@TheRage47]

What I don't get is , if a whey protein has x amount of BCAA on the label does that mean you actually get x amount less protein. For example a tub of protein has 5.5g of Bcaa advertised on the label and 24g of protein per serving, does it actually have 18.5g of protein per serving? I hope someone can clear this up

[@VSARecordsDelhi]

Best tut ever.

[@Pnwliving3392]

so what your saying is use bcaa morr for leaner muscles..?

[@hamdanalhosani8729]

hi .. what is the different between bcaa and best amino ??? because i saw both of them.. and both of them have 5 g of bcaa ?? so why i should buy best bcaa if best amino have 5 g bcaa ??

[@peterrodriguez9992]

If u drink BCAA before workout,,,when do u drink,,,pre workout,,,can you mis it

[@azmiemuhammadzaki881]

i take supplement...bsn syntha 6 isolate and bpi sports best bcaa watermelon taste. i show good result..i can't find bpi sport isohd because my country is difficult find it...is good for me or not?

[@ebayposhman]

Made it simple...subbed

[@lauravalencia4557]

I have a reaction to food colorants. I would really like to take these supplements but is there any BPI aminos that dont have those added colorants like the red No. 40?

[@BPISportsChannel]

+Laura Valencia Thank you for your interest! Please contact our customer service by either calling 954-926-0900 M-F, 9am to 5pm. Or by using the form on our site, bpisports.com/contact-us.

[@venigos]

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[@kalinemundyko5816]

Awesome video ...

[@Music4krista1]

So are BCAA supplements free form or peptides?

[@sam111880]

curious L-Leucine as opposed to Leucine is the L one just a form of Leucine in its branch chain amino acid BCAA form. Always wondered what the L stands for in front of amino acids

[@matthewjohnvu8104]

sam111880 most aminos have a left and a right side (per say). Usually they say the left one is good, the right side is bad. Therefore they started making sure they told us L-(insert bcaa) to let us know we were getting the right-errr correct- bcaa.

[@CDtheMan]

Thanks for the informative video. Quality of any supplement also depends on the other added ingredients and a synthetic ingredient like sucralose isn't good to consume consistently. I'm out

[@MultiArunkrishna]

What is taken from runners .... Pls reply

[@frankmale7819]

I decided to use ON weight gainer 50gms protein and 14 gms BCCa and I think. I think after all will do the best result for strength and muscles growth..

[@darrenperez2040]

bpi or optimum nutrition?

[@mohammedmuzammil5554]

thanks really helpful : )

[@LukaszStolarczuk]

how come box says it has main 3 but it got rest 6 of them as well?

[@rage9667]

So no proteïn 1hour/30min before the work out ?

[@tantiwahopak101]

Can anyone tell me what are free form amino acids. Also I searched total no. of amino acids in the universe, the no. goes upto 22 max.

[@ecliqxse9591]

I take coffee for preworkout then I take this bpi bcaa before or during training which is i kinda like it. Then after training I eat eggs which is easy to cook.

[@raysashi2099]

Winston Gutierrez get the fuck out of here

[@ahmadhadhoud8929]

question please can I use this while keto diet? is it increasing the insulin hormones?

[@unknownthoughts369]

Ahmad Hadhoud I would also like to know this. If I'm correct there is sugar in the bcaa's for flavor. And they don't say how much they add either. So is it as much as drinking a cup of 20%fruit/80%veggie juice(maybe 7 to 14g of sugar which I drink every other day) if so I wouldn't mind if the benifits may outweight the sugar content as to not lose as much muscle mass.

[@ryansmotorsports2199]

I take both, but use BCAAs as a fasted training agent and whey protein for recovery

[@terjes64]

this was informative, tnx.

[@BPISportsChannel]

Thank you for the feedback.

[@jerome0929]

I always thought taking protein shakes was enough and BCAA was a waste of money. When I started my cut and decided to do fasted cardio I lost a lot of weight and muscle , I started taking BCAA after watching a fitness icon video who took bcaa 3 times a day! So started taking half a scoop pre workout and 1 scoop during workout and notice less fatigue and longer pumps , also my muscles feel more full and solid. Definitely notice the difference in less than 3 months. You may think this guy is trying to sell you, but science backs him up, plus bcaa are cheap its like 25 dlls it last me around 2 months definitely worth it

[@yaralovers6935]

So if I take BCAa with other nurture protein soursces like eggs , chickens … is that enough ???

[@Signal_in_the_noise]

That’s called placebo effect. Bcaa’s don’t do shit

[@abhilohar734]

Where to buy..... bpi supplement?

[@kinkelvin]

I've a doubt, I take BCAA after, during and before workout but too I take WHEY PROTEIN before workout... it's a good idea mixed both of them at the end??? I don't know if that is correct!! thanks

[@sherbilaboaoksa67]

+kinkelvin it's ok don't worry :)

[@yassinaboumadina4178]

kinkelvin take protein post workout and bcaa pre or intra workout

[@hishsa2]

nice presentation

[@jericoleandrocortado9735]

Can a person drink bcaa during an ultramarathon?

[@doncorleone6182]

Which is safer to consume if I have a family history of Chronic Kidney disease?

[@johnmora5830]

Eaa and bcaa i suggest on brand if your still able to have caffeine.

[@user-mj9hw6qe1q]

i have whey protein isolate 30g protein 7.5g BCAAs per serving is it real

[@Meli_Alexandrias]

I got bcaa i just shake it in water 5 grams and i am ok?

[@jugado219]

can i take bcaa with creatine at the same time? when and how can I take creatine and bcaa? thank you.

[@yousefseihavi1189]

yes you can, you can mix 1 table spoon ( 5 grams) of bcaa and creatine before workout and then consume some bcaa during workouy, i would recommend taking 2 scoops of protien in an 16 oz of milk or water after workout. goodluck ! :)

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[@chethansvlog]

thanks that was really helpfull

[@BPISportsChannel]

+chetan prasad Glad we could be of some help.

[@rudzanimofokeng9888]

BPI Sports Hi I just started training and I want to be shredded fast, which supplements should I use?

[@curlyfriez213]

Keedo Marzona u can drink it during you workouts

[@TheGuerreromexico]

where do I get that bpi sweater u wearing?

[@UhYeahWhateverDude]

veryfiedeverything4urself Probably on his little sister's closet...that's where he found that one.

[@ShadowReborn03]

What about both?

[@BeIiaI]

Can i use bcaa during workout , or after mixing with water I need drinking immediately!!!?

[@BeIiaI]

Because usually i use bcaa during workout and take 30 minutes to finish it.

[@pywifishingandoutdoors]

Here's an article kind of proving BCAA's may be beneficial to muscle protein synthesis, but does not sustain, and lacks limitations as the 3 branch amino acids as transmitters will compete, as it lacks all Essential Amino Acids via resistance post workout.A physiologically-significant increase in the rate of muscleprotein synthesis requires adequate availability of allamino acid precursors. The source of EAAs for muscleprotein synthesis in the post-absorptive state is the freeintracellular pool. Intracellular free EAAs that are avail-able for incorporation into protein are derived frommuscle protein breakdown. Under normal conditionsabout 70% of EAAs released by muscle protein breakdownare reincorporated into muscle protein. The efficiency ofreincorporation of EAAs from protein breakdown backinto muscle protein can only be increased to a limited ex-tent. For this fundamental reason, a dietary supplement ofBCAAs alone cannot support an increased rate of muscleprotein synthesis. The availability of the other EAAs willrapidly become rate limiting for accelerated protein syn-thesis. Consistent with this perspective, the few studies inhuman subjects have reported decreases, rather than in-creases, in muscle protein synthesis after intake ofBCAAs. We conclude that dietary BCAA supplementsalone do not promote muscle anabolism. (PDF) Branched-chain amino acids and muscle protein synthesis in humans: Myth or reality?. Available from: www.researchgate.net/publication/319237123_Branched-chain_amino_acids_and_muscle_protein_synthesis_in_humans_Myth_or_reality [accessed Jul 03 2018].

[@Fit4Life921]

Care to reference any high quality research in protein controlled studies showing that BCAA's are beneficial for lean mass gains?

[@donkeypunch3935]

They can't :)

[@jclaakso7945]

I'd be happy with any study showing any sort of benefit from BCAAs when the subjects eat a high protein (1.8g/kg bw+) diet, because to my knowledge no such study exist.

[@Fit4Life921]

^^^ u sir are correct

[@johnelstad]

@@jclaakso7945 My conclusion as well. I haven't seen anything beyond theory and anecdotal evidence.