Important information
- Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) and Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are both Amino Acids.
- EAAs include all 3 BCAAs.
- Anabolic state occurs when the amount of protein available in the body exceeds the amount being used for basic daily functioning. This occurrence triggers muscle growth. When the opposite happens, this is called a Catabolic state.
- Muscle protein synthesis is a term used to describe a state where protein is produced & utilized for intense exercise recovery and adaptation. Theoretically, if all nutritional requirements are met it leads to muscle growth and improved future performance. Simply put, it is the process of building muscle.
- EAAs & BCAAs are most efficiently/effectively used during (intra) and after (post) exercise. Our muscles are especially receptive to amino acids for up to 48 hours after exercise.
