#40: NUTRITION - BCAAs: What They Are, What They Do & When to Take Them

<p>One big episode with all you need to know about BCAAs (Branch Chain Amino Acids). I discuss what they are, what they do, when it might be worth taking them & all the situations it is NOT worth taking them in!</p> <p>References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep40</p> <p>TOPICS</p> <p>01:41 - What are BCAAs and why do we need them in our diet?</p> <p>06:18 - Busting the common BCAA myths</p> <p>14:07 - What is the optimal amount of leucine?</p> <p>16:30 - Why BCAAs are the new viagra</p> <p>22:40 - The truth about BCAAs and DOMS</p> <p>26:38 - Do vegans need BCAAs?</p> <p>29:24 - Could BCAAs help the elderly?</p> <p> </p>