Fasting & Fat Loss | Negative Effects of Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) - Thomas DeLauer

[@Operations1000]

Breakdown: Take once a day, take with food, take after breaking your fast. Essentially just treat it as food supplementation.

[@juliettevermeulen7853]

you deserve a thank you badge

[@GlennMarshallRocks]

That's if you insist on taking the incomplete BCAA's, which require other amino acids to build muscle; prevents fat loss; stops fasting; and actually increases appetite. Instead of BCAA's it is recommended to sip Green Tea throughout the day 7:00 10:02

[@aldoar6139]

Do ypu think is good idea even to mix the amino with the meal? I used to mix them with my egss

[@shantinaturechild6385]

That's exactly why l will take them, as a food supplement to a raw alkaline produce diet because l can't eat animal products without getting infections. I will practice time restricted eating as usual and try the BCAAs with fruit other than fruit.

[@pollepuzzle2626]

Wrong. Do NOT drink while eating. Read the enzyme factor if you care

[@mikekumaus4098]

You're only telling half the story on BCAA's. These studies you reference about BCAAs and insulin "Spikes" and resistance are in the context that they're eaten with an amount of carbohydrates consistent with a Standard American Diet. Clinical studies show that when taken by themselves with no other macronutrients, BCAAs barely have any insulin response, when taken with other forms of protein they have a slightly additive effect and when taken with glucose they have a synergistic effect... that's your insulin "Spike." But in the context of a low carbohydrate ketogenic diet, zero carbohydrate carnivore diet, etc BCAAs will not cause the same type of spike that you see when one has a high glucose diet, and they will not raise insulin levels to the point that they significantly inhibit fat loss, and they will not cause insulin resistance. www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjXqLq14NfiAhVDKH0KHQpWDGsQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum.bodybuilding.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D127545143%26page%3D1&psig=AOvVaw0wGsUvc40ttfpCgfN-Mquo&ust=1560010028901334

[@mikekumaus4098]

This is why mass gainer supplements are usually primarily a ton of maltodextrin and BCAAS. Because it's well known that maltodextrin has a higher glycemic index than actual glucose and taken together they drive a tremendous insulin response.

[@mikekumaus4098]

And on a side note, really all these videos have turned into are just sales pitches... "Hey guys BCAAs are really bad to be sipping all day, and wouldn't you know, I just happen to be selling the perfect alternative..." "Hey guys these are the top nutrient deficiencies in the US, and it's your lucky day, cuz I just happen to be selling the perfect supplement for that..." "Hey guys this type of meat is the healthiest thing in the world, and imagine that, I just happen to be selling some..."

[@Wayne-wl8lw]

Bcaa's and eaas never stopped me from dropping weight when fasting. They are great for recovery.

[@toyarj37]

Wayne exactly

[@toyarj37]

Dude I cannot lift weights without bcaas. If I don’t take them my soreness is on level 100. And then you gonna push some green tea. I’m OMAD so what am I supposed to take for muscle recovery?

[@Wayne-wl8lw]

@DocFilm.com I think this fasting craze has gotten ridiculous and is just setting alot of people up for eating disorders.

[@Wayne-wl8lw]

@@toyarj37 If you're getting the results u want then stick with what ur doing.

[@AdamScottfit]

They would not stop you but a waste of money compared with EAA's!

[@Geo13457]

I'm a little confused. In a previous video of yours you mentioned that you actually rely on BCAAs and they are actually one of the reasons you manage to keep your size. That made me order them for the first time. Now I'm really confused as I said. I always train fasted, I've been on 16/8 for the last 3 months, but I use to break my fast with them..should I reconsider this? Your knowledge and information have really helped me a lot, I'm in best shape thanks to the info from your channel.

[@DaddyDog]

He also said that he sips on bcaa's all day in a video... 🤔

[@RocKaFella57]

Yeah I use them to break my fast as well. I feel like this info is needed in a separate video.

[@marcovillani1084]

I was about to say the same. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp22kGmooN5sbdU . I'm curious to know what made him change his mind.

[@randyolmos41]

He said “ green tea is better than BCAAs “ ... he’s like anyone else he’s just trying to sell his products. Green tea literally has nothing to do with this. Yet he keeps pushing it. ... he’s also saying green tea doesn’t break a fast when it does. If it’s not water it’s going to break your fast

[@ispaceretailteam5565]

He just want to sell you his matcha tea! In another video he will tell you to stop Matcha Tea, because he has another sponsor to propose to you!

[@vampireboy50]

Bro you have another vid saying that you take branched chain amino acids all the time. Now you're saying you're not a fan.

[@Carvegirl]

People need to stop making things complicated. You want the benefits of fasting (i.e autophagy, fat-burning)? Do it properly stop sipping BCCAs Stop tip-toeing, stop drinking zero sugar sodas, stop cheating, just fast. Work on your discipline rather than finding ways to bypass fasting.

[@chelia1995]

Yes 👏 say it louder!

[@tulockthewerewolf9744]

Dont drink any soda at all lol

[@lifemusicelovee]

Do people not drink water when they fast?

[@Carvegirl]

@@lifemusicelovee Exxachary 😂

[@lifemusicelovee]

@@Carvegirl I mean it sounds funny but it's kind of a serious question lol. So is it better to not drink or eat anything at all during fasting? 🤔

[@jayg199zero]

Hey man. Help! This video is a complete 180 on the video you did in 2016 called “The simple science of fat loss using BCAAs”… I’d like to know please what changed ? You were so for them and your video got me using them everyday. Now they seem to be less useful. Love to know studies or reports or experience that changed your take. With respect and thanks.

[@johnsargent3705]

Yes please, explain.

[@danieljansen8931]

Can I assume you just changed your mind over the last 3 years on BCAA's?

[@rogierdejonge6338]

I think it is quite powerful if people have the balls to change their mind on things, but would be great if you could add some information taking us along on the ride!

[@istvangereb338]

@@rogierdejonge6338 I think Daniel is refering to this video, where Thomas apparently thinks differently about BCAAs : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp22kGmooN5sbdU

[@harshittaunk1995]

@@rogierdejonge6338 true man, Sometimes i feel everyone is same in the internet. They say what's best that time. Contradiction starts when we follow them as they are confused or making us confuse

[@maximeleblanc7828]

Omg! Never saw someone contradict himself that much!

[@acidali01]

@@istvangereb338 He's an asshole.

[@taylormarcon1098]

In your article on men's fitness you said you sipped BCAAs and glutamine throughout the day and that they're one of the most important supplements. What changed?

[@mariogutie3456]

I'm guessing he educate himself and did a research with the conclusion: bcca is not beneficial depending when or not to drink. [Base on his research]

[@taylormarcon1098]

@@mariogutie3456 the thing is the article also referenced research. When. There's a co traduction like this I'd like to know the differences between the studies and why the second changed his mind rather than just conclusory, contradictory statements.

[@richard5469]

Thomas? He says in a 2016 video that BCAAs are an important part of his lifestyle. He did a whole video promoting the importance of BCAAs and how he sips them all day long. Look it up. This video, however, is a complete 180 in the opposite direction. I'm not quite understanding.

[@christopherjackson4551]

QUESTION: Energy Drinks, like Bang and Reign, do they break a fast. They say they have BCAA advertised (even though I doubt there is much if any present in the drinks). I, like many others, work insane work hours. I try and Intermittent, Warrior, Omad fast throughout the weeks, but honestly sip on an energy drink daily. Any good studies about the effects from them?

[@angeladillard3559]

Have the same question about Bang!

[@cDub3284]

I've been drinking Reigns now instead of Bangs...they're all the same, but tbh I feel better with just cold brew rather than the energy drinks.

[@christopherjackson4551]

There are some studies that show 1 energy drink a day, shows better weight loss. I heard even makers of Bang say all the ingredients outside caffeine is basically non existent.

[@penelopec3579]

I was going to ask something similar! I have an occasional Bang or Reign. Listening to the show while enjoying one of these drinks for the energy boost. I fast for 18 -20 hours on M and W. So, am I doing a retro action by drinking one in the morning to get my go on? Maybe we could get the makers to stop putting bcaa's in energy drinks. But I totally understand that there probably is not enough in these drinks to constitute a spike. Though, in the Reign, the ingredients listed in order of L-leucine, caffeine, L-isoleucine. Could be that all 3 ingredients are 300mg. But theoretically there should be the same as or equal amounts comparatively of L-leucine and caffeine. They never truly say on the can how much bcaa's are in them. Trickery!

[@MrMikearama]

Seriously... does no one critically vet your scripts before you preach? If not, send me your drafts and I’ll gladly do so. This presentation was largely based on a study: 1. Done in Iran 2. NOT done on ketonians 3. Conducted by questionnaire 4. Where no one ingested a BCAA supplement... they weren’t “given” BCAA’s. Their BCAA values were derived by analyzing the protein content of their food/meal choices 5. Was contradicted by the same study methodology in Japan... suggesting food choices have more to do with the results than quantity of BCAA’s 6. Where those in the highest tertile had the LOWEST incidents of insulin insensitivity / B-cell dysfunction / hyperinsulinemia. Love to know how you’d explain that. Loved all your personal thoughts on when best to use or avoid BCAA’s (I won’t be sipping them throughout the day anymore)... just think your use of this weird Iranian study, not using those in ketosis, is completely problematic.

[@shredboise]

Great points. I have been using a Eaas+Bcaas supplement, during workout and very strategically breaking my fast after for gains following one of TD's hacks from another video with great results. I am keto (avg 40g carbs/day) and IF daily. I have seen both increases in body fat loss and muscle gain dropping from 16%-14% and gaining 2lbs of muscle in just the last month alone which is when I added the Eaas+Bcaas. My thought process was muscle sparing, I am looking for gains, and leveraging insulin sensitivity with the Eaas+Bcaas and the taking of whey protein isolate immediately after the workout only. This is the muscle gain hack TD taught in another video about how to best get gains through fasting and strategically breaking the fast. Since I have seen tremendous benefit this month I am going to continue my Eaas+Bcaas only while working out fasted and breaking the fast immediately after experiment.

[@depreps772]

@@shredboise which video was that. I'm interested to see what he had to say on that topic. My regimen seems similar to yours. Except the 2 lb gain I'm sad to say. 😪

[@sirt1353]

Iran is one of the smartest country worldwide

[@depreps772]

@@sirt1353 really? I think you missed his point of his comment. Pretty sure he wasn't saying something negative about Iranians specifically.

[@michaelirish1268]

@DEP REPS his first negative was strictly that it was done in Iran so... yeah. Granted they aren’t even top 20 ,that’s just a fact, but still it doesn’t need to be brought as a negative.

[@MrArashjavadi]

Could you please make a similar video about glutamine?

[@bioschlock]

Is it bad?

[@AdamScottfit]

Glutamine does spike insulin so I personally reccomend taking right before a meal. It's great for your immune system and your gut.

[@TimothyChiangPianist]

Ugh, Thomas DeLauer's channel has some good info, but this vid just doesn't make sense - it's just creating controversy so people watch. BCAAs DO HELP PREVENT MUSCLE BREAKDOWN; the aim of weight-training for most people when you're leaning down is to maintain the muscle. If you do heavy weight training fasted, you can't train hard for very long, and your body will increase muscle wasting which we want to avoid (especially as you get to very low body fat levels and have less body fat to burn for energy). So, take BCAAs before your weight-training (no need before cardio though) and it'll help you to maintain muscle whilst leaning down. You have the rest of the day to keep burning fat. Sipping on BCAAs all day I agree isn't the best thing, it does break your fast and is insulinogenic, but your insulin response is proportional to how much calories your absorbing. Eating a 150g carb meal is going to spike insulin much more than 10g of BCAAs. If not, we'd all be hypoglycaemic and fainting every time we have any BCAAs.

[@beth5636]

Read studies on low dietary BCAA diets and what scientists have found. It backs up everything he is saying. It's only controversial because the myths have become so strong over the years.

[@SestoElomenTo11]

Does Taurine break a fast? Would like your knowledge on this if you can. Thanks for any info on this or future Q&A.

[@patak007]

Me too, my caffeine is 200mg caffeine and 400mg taurine...i hope it does not break a fast

[@troytrey]

patak91 just drink water during a fast

[@jackiedoesntcare]

Thanks for saving me $40 a month. I have insulin resistance and I've been drinking bcaas in the gym thinking I was still fasted -__-

[@NeiraRs]

If you are spending $40 on bcaa then I don’t know what’s wrong with you, $10 in Amazon for a month

[@stefanweilhartner4415]

take protein with low BCAA content and your insulin resistance is history. protein with BCAA (and i don't mean supplementation) maximum once per day. no insulin spike is the key to heal insulin resistance

[@edmundjordan]

Idont take BCAA's but How about argenine, aspartic acid, taurine, alpha lipid acid?

[@BobbyHahaOne]

Another very informative video from you. I was doing my BCAA'S an hour before my workout and then having my OMAD meal. Now I will just have them at the same time. Thank You!

[@misschris325]

Crap, now you tell me. They were life changing when I was working 2 jobs and hitting the gym 5x a week.

[@MP-fl6df]

Respect!!

[@sophiemilten8953]

I dont get this Guy i totally hit the gym 5x a week im on accutane i drink 1,5l water and 33cl bca while i work out, i sweat so much its inhuman , i get gains and lose fat. ..... ngl i push weights hardcore

[@EnigmaticAnamoly]

The funny thing about Thomas's videos... Is he could convince his followers that breathing oxygen is bad for gains. All he has to do is throw out some big words, claim some sort of "science based facts" , quote a "study" from 1998, and just stand there and be buff and people would eat it up 😂

[@RiiZ89]

Hmm... I literally just watched a video of you saying how amazing BCAAs are and how you'd not be able keep your gains without them and that you drink them all throughout the day... What's changed?

[@mohabukhadra]

Yea man just watched the same video saying bcaa saved you from loosing muscles by sipping it all day.

[@mktheinsane7427]

All i see is sales man who just got sponsored by some chines tea he is just trying to get paid don't listen to him just ignore what he says man 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@leouriarte5750]

@@mktheinsane7427 yea i just watched a video how to increase muscle growth taking leucine and creatine

[@Accummen_ENT]

I just watched a video were the same person says they sip on BCAAs all day. Does Tom have a twin?

[@lostb0y88]

I was always doing bcaa with meal not while workout or throughout the day !! Thanks for clarifying it

[@sherifhelmy3217]

Dr Eric Berg says that green tea stimulate cortisol levels and this prevent fat loss

[@NotYoCheese714]

I’ve lost close to 100 pounds. How I did it at first. Fasting and eating lunch till noon. Replacing meals with salads. Not eating past 6 pm . No junk food . Also now that I’ve lost weight I do get hungrier early so I do drink a shake early in the morning but still continue to eat till noon and don’t eat past 6pm . Good luck

[@mutntdisco]

Preach! Keep up the good work 🎉

[@eduardoalfaro6269]

I'm Latino and I disapprove of "insulin 'spiks'." LMAO

[@MrErickGee]

Lmfao!! That’s the only reason I came to read the messages . I almost spit out my Bang. 😂

[@JaimeMTZ01]

I bet you when he read the comment he said “ shut up you spik”

[@garychupik7326]

Don’t love your new video thumbnails. Makes you look unprofessional, which you are not. It doesn’t match who you are. You’re better than that. You are professional and knowledgeable.

[@jr5296]

@@yeyeee4230 LOLLLLLL

[@jayhawks2042]

What are your thoughts on HMB, a metabolite of Leucine, as a tool to prevent muscle breakdown and improve recovery since it doesn't break a fast? Do we need to break the muscle down to build it back stronger, or is that a myth?

[@khultherro8613]

Using BCAAs once a week after a heavy weight lifting day at the gym has worked GREAT for me in gaining quality muscles. The rest of the week I do IF.

[@fkin8shyt]

IF?

[@khultherro8613]

fkin8shyt Intermittent Fasting.

[@doomguy606]

Make up your mind dude. Always changing your story

[@josiahkratz7420]

What about taking BCAAs after a workout when you break a fast?

[@MrDraxz]

Ya, I think that's what he was kinda referencing @ the end where if you want them to consume them with a meal for a better effect. Like Protein powders or bars. A lot of them actually have them in them already now too. I have been trying out a drink called "Bang" that has them and no calories pretty sketchy though lol.

[@justinvick7685]

Yeah Thomas posted a video talking about intentionally spiking insulin post workout to activate mTor with fructose, dextrose, omega 3, protein, and sodium for protein synthesis. If the point is to spike insulin anyways, I’d guess why not BCAAs post as well?

[@kdevine321]

I will break my IF fast with a smoothie that I put BCAA's, Creatine, Whey Powder, and one scoop of NAKED MASS, with blueberries and salt. I do this right after (~45 min) of a heavy workout . I go to work all day fasted, go to the gym and hit it hard for an hour, then go home and make this smoothie around 5pm. I use the BCAA's to spike insulin which then allows the creatine to be better absorbed, and all the other benefits that Thomas mentioned in that post-workout video. I find that I am building LOTS of muscle this way and keeping the fat off since I'm fasting throughout the majority of the day. I will say that it is sometimes difficult to eat all my necessary calories within my eating window because this smoothie really fills me up. But I think I'm back in Ketosis by around 7pm for my next meal which is a my dinner. I am a 'hard gainer', and it is difficult for me to build muscle, but this has seemed to work. I'm up ~12lbs of lean muscle since doing this for around 4 months...158lbs to now 170lbs.

[@inmoneywetrust3292]

@@MrDraxz I've been drinking bang too, I'm sure is raising my sugar cuz i get hungry after like Thomas said, not serious on loosing more weight really just have 5-7 more to meet my goal!! So am happy but the reason I replied is bang makes my throat itchy, tried Reign same ingredients as bang but doesn't make me itchy after drinking but really need to stop taking this stuff up

[@Operations1000]

Yes.

[@infernoBalrog]

Thomas why don t foi delete some of your old videos? You made a video some years ago saying that you were always "sipping on bcaa s whenever possible" nas that vou would not be able to attain your physique without bcaa s...

[@ssuburbia]

lreversel thank you. I thought I was going crazy. So i guess he changed his mind.

[@marcgutierrez2905]

Hmm.. dr.minkoff says that essential amino acids wont take you out of ketosis. Also ben greenfield is a big proponent of essential amino acid consumption . So are you grouping essential amino acids with bcaa?

[@Hyp3rion]

He mentioned in a previous video it was the leucine that was the fast breaking amino acid that he was concerned about.

[@Aamilahpeso]

Ok so what about recovery? I use xtend bcaa and I can definitely say I won’t stay sore long which allows me to workout the next day...I can agree with the weight gain...I’ve gained several pounds for constantly using it like you said!

[@Magnulus76]

Try blueberries or fruit for recovery (like kiwi or strawberries). Consume immediately in a smoothie after exercise. Delayed Onset Msucle Soreness is caused by oxidative stress, it's not a necessary part of the muscle gain process at all. Also, keep your predicted renal acid load (PRAL) and omega 3's in a favorable state, and you won't have DOMS at all. You can track both in Cronometer.

[@piyushsaxena6898]

Bro either delete your old video on BCAA or this one.

[@m1ll3rt]

So is this a rebuttal from your 2016 BCAA video on how you would sip on them all day?

[@79viewer]

Eh I can definitely tell a difference when I’m not taking BCAA. I’ve been on the Intermittent fasting for a few weeks now and I drank BCAA during lunch for hunger pangs and it helped me tremendously. I did not crave food whatsoever until dinner which ended my fast. I have now stopped taking BCAA and have been drinking green tea for the past few days and can tell a noticeable difference. Loss of muscle and the recovery has been pretty tough. Where as before I never got the sore while taking the BCAA. Now I’m sore and lack strength. On the flip side I have lost weight. So I’m assuming I’m losing muscle mass which is helping me lose weight. I would like to retain muscle mass and build while losing fat. So I dunno everyone has their own opinion I think everyone’s genetic makeup is different. I think you should just try either one and see what works best for you.

[@Eloh_Dragons]

Are you naturally a leaner dude with a fast metabolism? What’s your age? T levels within range? What’s your body fat %? And are you carb sensitive?

[@MrDraxz]

Anything cheaper than Ujido though? Amazon has them @ 22 bucks for 10 packets yikes for me.

[@NJ-hn4et]

Been taking Pique Tea Crystals myself. They have NO sweeteners of any kind in them, and since I am a wimpy tea drinker I can take 1 packet and put it in my liter water bottle and sip on that forever. Try the Jasmine one. It really does smell like the flower.

[@lesadurbin9290]

Get them directly from Ujido website and use discount code THOMASD20

[@NJ-hn4et]

Jesse Gentry I looked at that tea as well, I’m sure it’s excellent too. But, I just wanted to try the one I saw on one of his other videos. 😆

[@gokaykarakulah8097]

Can you make a video about Creatine during KETO ?

[@roosteryear]

He has already made a couple... Do a search

[@Sashas-mom]

roosteryear Thank you 👍🏻

[@gokaykarakulah8097]

@@roosteryear I can not find the video, can you put the link here ?

[@Glauberoliveira1409]

He did some videos. It is ok in keto. 2 g is pretty good, but not while fasting, as soon as glutamine

[@ketolimones606]

Thomas really appreciate this break down me and my husband always have debates on aminos lol btw I just made a purchase of the matcha 🍵 using your link appreciate all your videos and the hard work you put in and the discount. Can’t wait to try. Keep these awesome videos coming educate me and my family.

[@nazarelgamal175]

I feel like he didn’t mentioned Ujido enough ☹️

[@billbirkett7166]

I take BCAA's with glutamine on a relatively infrequent basis, maybe 3 to 4 times a week, but only after a workout. I didn't stop to think whether this was a good habit or a bad habit, and I have no control results to compare with. However, I have always *felt* like a simple dose with glutamine post-workout, combined with an electrolyte replacement drink or some fruit, really speeds my recovery, compared to when I don't use them. Maybe someone wants to correct me on why this is a bad thing, or perhaps why I'm subjectively experiencing positive results with this habit...I'm just throwing it out there.

[@CoachStefanRudolph]

Dang! good to know. I've been taking BCAAs for the past six months and have been stagnant at my weight and realize that yes, I have been sippin on them all day. This may be a huge connection with my sudden inability to lose the weight I used to be able to lose fairly easy when I upped my training, but now it's not working. Thank

[@BlackoutBilll21]

Im confused... I am losing weight... 20lbs and counting... I am using CICO.. i use Reign as my drink of choice.. But Im still losing weight... should I stop drinking this???

[@eeldar777]

Thank you for your great info! What are your thoughts on consuming BCAAs for recovery? For instance, if I was training for a marathon or doing lots of heavy lifting, would BCAAs be acceptable then?

[@marksargent2908]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIHVnJSod9-lnZI Watch from 4:35

[@filipradulovic337]

wtf was this? You're clearly saying that green tea is better for anticatabolic effects than BCAA. Holy shit.. what happend to this guy? Talking nonsense and changing his mind so often.

[@rajbbhatt]

This directly contradicts your 3 year old video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp22kGmooN5sbdU So you have changed your position? Just confirming.

[@briansndbrg]

I had two containers of them and ended up dumbing both in the garbage.

[@temaparehodson9616]

Haha I searched “Thomas delayer BCAAs” to find out whether I should buy some on a Black Friday sale. Opening line from his Supplement vid 4 years ago “I sip BCAAs all day long”. Bought 5.5lbs worth straight after haha. Watched this vid straight after and now I’m kicking myself! Not mad tho, love the adaptability to new science and data! Thanks for your work Thomas!

[@temaparehodson9616]

*delauer

[@janituominen3587]

What about Taurine or Tryptophane with fasting? Or Tyrosine?

[@alexare7948]

Tryptophan makes you sleepy. It's in turkey as well.

[@JohannasSkinCare]

Hey, in one video you promote bcaa’s and now you’re against them. I’m going to have to stop following you 👊🏼

[@AdamScottfit]

Science is ever changing. Being great means being open to change!

[@adamsonday3101]

its very disappointing that Thomas changes his mind on things and also does not even make reference to his previous video on the positive effects on BCAA's. His sincerity is very questionable and I'm honestly not even going to use his videos to learn about anything. VERY DISAPPOINTED

[@shapienails3067]

Oh, Crap I sure hope this isn't 100% true or at least won't cause insulin resistance? Bought some egg white protein powder ( that has it added ) to make some PSMF bread & this stuff isn't cheap to just toss out!! Why do they feel the need to put junk in our food Ugg

[@Magnulus76]

It's not a coincidence that countries that increase their consumption of meat tend to have more diabetes, like Japan and China. East Asians used to get most of their protein from plants, now it's mostly from animal foods. Japan has the same rate of diabetes now as the US, despite the fact people there have lower BMI. BCAA's are suspected by some researchers to be the culprit. Of course, you won't find the link between BCAA's and diabetes being openly discussed, but that's because there are powerful interests that prefer this bit of research be buried in journals.

[@DarsOnMars]

This video and this video you posted in the past kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp22kGmooN5sbdU, is controversial. Did you read more studies about bcaa's since 2016 and change your mind? Is your other channel still relevant?🤔 Can you make another video explaining your contradicting statements? I've learned a lot from you and you've helped me tremendously but I'd like some clarification. I'm sure your other subscribers would too.

[@user-vu7sc9uq2x]

6 years ago BCAA 's are good for fat loss and sipping on them all day. 3 years ago BCAA's they aren't. You should clarify that your old videos are obsolete and wrong information. Just sayin.

[@Expressresolutions]

So now you hate BCAAS??? IM so confused because in past videos you said you love BCAAS but it breaks the fast. I lost 15 pounds from having a colon infection, they had to do surgery to get the part that was infected out. But thats besides the point, I want to gain weight is the point. I love your videos but I want to know how to gain weight, not fat but muscle weight. I have taken your advice on workinbout slowly to trigger all the muscles including smaller ones. What can I do to gain weight???? Also you say BCAAS shoot your insulin level up, so does that mean if I take BCAAS for a long period of time will I be prone to diabetes?

[@spiritualnofwup9555]

Except when you are just parroting g new studies (which are mostly guess work) you've always been a healthy guy. Your techniques won't help people with real issues. Skinny teens who want muscle do not count. I'm talking about gainers nd fat storing disorders. Fat burning doesn't activate the same way.

[@داكشيليداز]

Thomas: i’m always seeping on some bcaas wherever i am. Also Thomas: I’m not a big fan of bcaas. Still Love your content tho.

[@ianharris9835]

When did he say the first line?

[@داكشيليداز]

Ian Harris kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp22kGmooN5sbdU

[@shredboise]

People evolve and he looks so much better now :-)

[@StreetfighterMR2000]

😂 Great find

[@AirPowered]

My thoughts exactly :)

[@khaledragheb6503]

Guys, Thomas messed up. The guy needs to make some extra bucks. But ffs we all know how educated and correct he is at least 95% of the time. He messed up making this video and I hope he posts a response HOWEVER stop turning against him.

[@TheShipwreckedStoic]

You are the man Thomas. You inspired me to create a channel of my own to share how I lost 100 lbs in 6 months. While I’m not as articulate and/or good looking as Thomas I would love your support to help grow my channel!! ✌️

[@TheShipwreckedStoic]

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[@TheShipwreckedStoic]

This has become a deep passion of mine and I would love to earn your support to help spread the word.

[@TheShipwreckedStoic]

See you soon ❤️

[@followthemoney9521]

BCAA raised my insulin level so high I couldn't stop the hunger pains no matter how much healthy fat or protein I ate

[@ragefighter45]

Ok. So I was wondering why he was going again what he said in previous videos, then I realized after finishing the video, hes banking on you trying the alternative. Next week a bcaa seller will come to him and it will be good again. I'm unsubscribing to this bias crap.

[@shubham_bichewar6391]

its been more than two weeks iam on keto, why do i get clogged ears every time i workout ?

[@mrmayb1211]

I had this every time I did rows or deadlifts, would take me 5 days for it to resolve and then I do my back and get same thing again. Did you find out why?

[@mmbelle]

im convinced that this is the reason earlier in the year why i wasn't losing, i changed my workout routine to mornings and was drinking BCAAs, i fast in the morning till about 1pm.....my weight and muscle mass just stayed the same.....however, when i worked out after work and consumed it quickly with a pre-workout meal, i got so much weight loss and muscle building.....i might change back to nights. I can tell he knows his sports nutrition facts....but i do wish he'd explain the perspectives between the BCAA videos he's done where he said he always sips on BCAAs versus this video....

[@ryanoverstreet7721]

The study you referenced with the group that consumed BCAA's and developed insulin resistance, were they on a low carb dier or doing keto as well? Or were these just your average Americans consuming an average American diet, eating throughout the day?

[@MrsJennowitz]

How do you feel about pre workouts? Some good or bad all together??

[@itsvolts1434]

MrsJennowitz he advocates to make your own preworkout and shows you how to make it.

[@greatnews4041]

I don’t know what a Branched Chain Fatty Acid (BCAA) is. I don’t know the purpose of using it.. Is that the same thing as BHB or what’s the difference. I watched this entire video.

[@blairadams8433]

Putting that smooth music over the intro makes me wanna sub twice

[@Axelrun1994]

Do you know the name of the track?

[@stoneketone8160]

Its the same music that AllyMcWowie uses. She's a keto KZbinr with a lot less subscribers. She just did a 100k KZbin award video. So sweet and genuine.

[@THEWARISWITHIN]

BCAAs are the past. If anything I would recommend complete EAA from Body Health. Anything else is just a waste of money. Just eat food.

[@nd7633]

I totally don’t agree with you. I am training for more then 30 years,I always had great results with B.C.A.A.

[@gonenhaba-meishar1288]

what about taking BCAA with the last meal of the day because of the special part of the leucin in the building of the macules at night ?

[@Lamentor219]

I know it's completely unintentional, but the sjw mobs are out there, spik is a little too close to a racial slur used for mexicans. Keep up the great content, Thomas.

[@divyamehra5304]

great video, just wanted to add a point---- you shouldn't be sipping green tea throughout the day, unless between meals and never empty stomach.

[@Eloh_Dragons]

10:29 qué?!

[@Rudez1]

I’m a little confused. Are you talking about BCAA mixes from companies with different and mixed ingredients? What if we’re talking about just pure BCAA’s on their own? What if I make my own mix of L-Carnitine, Beta Alanine, and Electrolytes? Would this break a fast still?

[@tym5583]

Thomas, 34 year old male type 1 diabetic have to take insulin basil and fast-acting what do I do to lose belly fat?

[@mobiusone9997]

Literally just poured BCAAs into my water bottle, watched this video, and dumped it all out lol

[@LuvyStylesOfficial]

Only time I take BCAAs is right after my post workout meal, and always in small dose. Looks like I'm already doing it right, lol

[@alexare7948]

Eat it with your food bud

[@Squeekybumtime]

If you aren’t training in a fasted state does it still slow down fat burning? Or does this only apply to fasted workouts

[@brothatwasepic]

Can you please make a video about why I can't get into ketosis while only eating 100% macadamia nuts. I have been downing so many chocolate macadamia nuts and the ketone strip never goes pink!

[@nexstar718]

If you can't explain it in a simple way, you are not understanding it yourself 😢

[@niallrichardcurran2466]

I take ATP labs EAA , as opposed to BCAA, would you not recommend sipping on them? I also try to consume them within my window and I just sip on them over an hour.. Let me know what you think.

[@bhasursharma7372]

Anabolic window is a myth, catabolic window is the real deal

[@radu2173]

thomas didnt built all that musscles using what he is telling you in all his videos, these factors are not important, just eat sleep and go to gym and exercise in a correct way

[@williemartin9872]

3,14 Sic bull

[@shannon6708]

Looking forward to 3 day fast!

[@johnnyrock4457]

Thanks "T-MONEY" Back to only black coffee

[@randyolmos41]

Johnny Rock coffee breaks fast as well

[@johnnyrock4457]

@@randyolmos41 shut your mouth satan

[@Usycjsga17]

i used bcaa two days in a row and both times it made me sick:( not sure why but guess i am better off without

[@richard5469]

If BCAAs (leucine, in particular) trigger an insulin spike, which Thomas has said "opens the cell to nutrients," then wouldn't ingesting these essential amino acids -with a protein source- after a workout be beneficial to muscle?

[@keliachandler3292]

I literally asked the guy at GNC yesterday if it will break my fast! He said no! He lied 🤥! I’m pissed 😡! I want my money back not a store refund!

[@denicebagwell6385]

Girl, I just bought mine also because a guy at GNC told me it won't break my fast🤦🏽‍♀️

[@GawrGurasBathTubPizza]

What if you sip it only when you're not fasting?

[@djdjdkkdd3757]

I want to gain weight and bulk so I don’t mind gaining fat can I still take bcaa’s?

[@scottycollins3166]

Damn....confused again just watched a video on high intensity Health's channel that said the opposite..🤔

[@DJohnsonappraiser4laproperty]

Wow. 13.8 Grams of BCAA per day is a lot. I was under the impression 1.5 grams a day is a good target.

[@slickrick6034]

most bcaa mixes you can buy have 5-7grams per serving. even most whey protein has 5grams per serving

[@RocKaFella57]

What if you take them to break your fast before dinner???? Especially if you're not getting a lot of protein in from omad.

[@braaahhhh]

I like your science based approach. Would love to know your workout strategy too.

[@markothwriter]

Tom, please do a video on supplements: pills vs capsules vs liquids -- compared to taking all nutrients in via food. It seems to me that capules in particular are really bad. They come with calories - and excess fillers.

[@donaldkasper8346]

I doubt all these pathways are well understood and documented.

[@T3merity]

I use leucine to break my fast (along with rice cakes and pea protein as you recommend for a fast breaking meal) to immediately shift my body into "anabolic mode" by activating MTOR. For people like me who have a whey allergy and can't consume whey protein (high leucine content) it seems like leucine is a great way to increase the leucine content of plant-based protein powders. To me this seems like a good idea/ common sense...thoughts, anyone?

[@HotRefuse]

Keeping my insulin low has been the key to my fat loss. I'm 38 and I haven't been this lean since probably 5th grade. Genetically, my family get into insulin resistance very easily. I think a lot of people are like this. Some people aren't. My wife is a hard gainer and can eat carbs and fat together and not gain weight at all. If you're at a plateau in your weight loss, then you need to control your insulin spikes. That may mean no snacking between meals.

[@HotRefuse]

@plnkfloydian I also wasted my 20s being fat and lazy. I got kicked out of the USAF 6 months early because I couldn't meet the physical fitness standards. Honorable discharge, but still.

[@jasonhowell8]

@@HotRefuse sorry to hear that, but I sincerely thank you for your service. I hope you meet your health goals going forward.

[@stefanweilhartner4415]

i healed my diabetes with keto and lost a bunch of weight. but somehow half of the weight came back - even on keto. i think the BCAAs are the problem. 5 cappuccinos distributed through the day spike insulin 5 times a day. that insulin takes a while to come down, so i have too much insulin all day and that means that glucagon is blocked by insulin. so no fat comes out of the fat cells because there is no glucagon. even on keto! now it is clear that with still a little insulin resistance and bcaa 5 times a day i never can lose more weight. solution: animal protein ONLY ONCE a day. coffee without milk, some of the animal protein replaced with hemp protein. i will still enjoy fatty crispy pork and nice rib eye steaks, but animal protein maximum one time a day. i have not found the right protein mix with low bcaa but for now i go with hemp protein.

[@HotRefuse]

@@stefanweilhartner4415 You might want to mix in some fasting days. I'll eat just one meal some days, but most of the time 2 meals almost all fatty meat. You need to shock your body with hunger when it expects you to eat. That's when you'll dip into fat stores the most.

[@brettpower6508]

Please educate kris gethin he says they don’t he drinks them all day

[@C1ro_]

Hi, i can’t find the video where you talk about the supplements that are ok during fast? P.s what do you think about glutamine?