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Post by OptimumJoe on Aug 3, 2007 12:40:09 GMT -5
What are you guys thoughts on EAA's and the popular trend to add them to your during workout nutrition. It's also recommended to supplement them between meals. I know Milos talked about this on Bodybuilding Radio and Phil Heron recommends them to his clients. There seems to be some great feedback out there.
I've ordered the Optimum Nutrition's Vassive EA8 to try during my workouts, but what are your thoughts?
Thanks everyone
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Post by beckie on Aug 5, 2007 19:48:01 GMT -5
I think you'll find Randy is using the Primaforce/Scivation EAA as well as Xtend so it might pay to ask him.
Personally I find the Xtend sufficient for recovery and aren't sure whether adding in any extras will benefit me more or not.
I also find the cost prohibitive so probably won't add any in at this stage.
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Post by youngblood on Aug 6, 2007 19:30:41 GMT -5
I'm going to give it a shot in about 2-3 weeks, the theory is sound and certainly makes sense (have the nutrients in the blood/muscle during the most anabolic time of day...during the workout!). Here's the product I was thinking of using, since it's liquid and only uses the 8 EAA's. But I didn't know about the Optimum EAA's product till I read your post. I'll also look into the Xtend product too....  |
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Post by QuietBob on Aug 8, 2007 1:26:25 GMT -5
I drink a NitroG (Animal/Universal Nutrition) during every workout. I love it and can feel a difference when I don't drink it.
Bob
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Post by RUBICON19 on Aug 9, 2007 13:21:55 GMT -5
I use Xtend + Primal EAA's Good stuff!
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Post by hossjob on Aug 16, 2007 21:11:37 GMT -5
XTEND ROCKS! I wish I could mix like 12 scoops in a gallon and just sip it all day like an IV Drip of BCAA
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Post by sicario on Aug 19, 2007 14:49:16 GMT -5
I think it's a great way to "bridge" inbetween meals, and that's what I use them for, especially when I'm dieting and not taking in a lot. I use them in the "catabolic window" time frame between meals to make sure that my body doesn't start to "chew" muscle on me. I know people who take them with meals, but unless it's an all carb meal I think it's a waste of money to take them with food. Vin.
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Post by markoni321 on Aug 26, 2007 8:35:26 GMT -5
I'm using trueprotein.com EAA , love their stuff
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Post by Intensity on Aug 27, 2007 11:18:17 GMT -5
I'm using trueprotein.com EAA , love their stuff Thanks for the input, and welcome to the board markoni321! |
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Post by RUBICON19 on Aug 27, 2007 15:34:55 GMT -5
I'm going to give it a shot in about 2-3 weeks, the theory is sound and certainly makes sense (have the nutrients in the blood/muscle during the most anabolic time of day...during the workout!). Here's the product I was thinking of using, since it's liquid and only uses the 8 EAA's. But I didn't know about the Optimum EAA's product till I read your post. I'll also look into the Xtend product too.... SO, whats the verdict? |
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Post by youngblood on Aug 27, 2007 17:49:27 GMT -5
I haven't even bought a supply yet. Since I've been traveling out of town so often, and most often with very little notice, I am not going to give the method a shot till I can make sure I devote a 100% to it...meaning no missed drinks while on the road because I could get back to my room, or somebody stole my powder from the car/hotel room, etc... I'm hoping within the next month or month and a half I'll get the word I'm home indefinitely and soon as I hear that I'm buying me some and y'all be the first to know the outcome!  |
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Post by markoni321 on Aug 29, 2007 1:21:46 GMT -5
I'm using trueprotein.com EAA , love their stuff Thanks for the input, and welcome to the board markoni321! glad to be here I think BCAA and leucine is better option then EAA , I create 50:50 of BCAA and leucine , something like Poliquins BCAA 4:1:1 |
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Post by dvsness on Sept 11, 2007 13:50:42 GMT -5
I don't really grasp the point of supplementing EAA's while on a high protein diet.
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Post by youngblood on Sept 11, 2007 18:17:23 GMT -5
I don't really grasp the point of supplementing EAA's while on a high protein diet. At times, pre-workout and/or post, it's beneficial to have extra BCAA's in your system. For recovery purposes, and studies have shown that the body will use the BCAA's for energy over carbs when they're in the system. I like a high protein diet myself, but I still find myself progressing much better when I ingest more BCAA's than what I would normally get from shakes or whole food. |
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Post by youngblood on Sept 13, 2007 20:57:09 GMT -5
I just ordered my EAA's, though I won't get them till probably late next week. Not sure if I'll be able to use them for another three weeks (to coincide with my phases properly and be able to tell what part of the program is working- the weights or the EAA's or both...). Here is what I went with: www.trueprotein.com/Product_...id=25&pid=6818I went with this for a few reasons, in no particular order. 1) Bulk, I'm not ordering a month supply or two because I had to adjust the dosage. I can buy by the pound and take however much I feel. 2) I can flavor it myself, though I'm still unsure how I will do this. Probably just mix it with Crystal Light like I do the BCAA's. 3) Finally, True Protein has service and quality I've grown accustomed to. On a scale of 1-10, they are at least a 9, just missing a ten because I wish they had more flavors- and I'm sure they're working on that for the future. |
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