jungleinthefrunk Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 They say you are suppose to take 5-8 grams before and after workout. So if I am running in the am, and lifting in the PM, that means I'll be taking in 20grams a day. Even though it tastes like crap I have no problem doing it...is this what I need to do to get the benefits of BCAA? Or is it too much for my body? 140lb female heavy training to put on mass. I know you might ask why I run in the morning it's because I need to keep body fat down and I suck at doing it with JUST diet especially this time of year. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I'm sure you'll be fine, it's just amino acids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Thanks. too bad it tastes like crapppp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Thanks. too bad it tastes like crappppThen get some better tasting ones. xtend tastes great though it's not just bcaas. I get the ones from true protein with double watermelon flavor... Not as good as xtend but still drinkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 oh and theyre vegan?? is there added sugar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Scivation says xtend contains no animal products. The ajimoto ones are vegan... the other bcaas at true protein are made from duck feathers. I believe the flavorings are ok but you might want to verify the specific flavor you want with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 wow duck feathers. wtf... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 i have 3lbs of the nasty bcaa so i gotta finish that first lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I just mix my aminos in a really small amount of water and just get them down in 1. You get used it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Yeah it's actually getting easier. I think the glutamine is actually worse! It makes bubbles that go up my nose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckas Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I buy the vegan BCAA powder from True Protein and I just pour 5 grams of the powder into my mouth and then drink some water to get it down. You get use to the taste. After my workout I just add it into my protein shake. My protein shake already tastes pretty awful so I don't notice a difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 ah ok so just figuring out which is least nasty. thanks lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.k. Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hey guys I just bought the Scivation XTEND big jar Watermelon Flavoured and I was really exited but then I watched this: In the review they say it is just some expensive ass kool-aid with no other effects. What do you think? Did it work out for any of you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChrisZx Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Blue raspberry Xtend rules.Get a tub of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Omg xtend is vegan? That is what my trainer wants me to drink!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Mine are in tabs, 6 half hr before then 6 streight after. Like most supp's it's rooting out what's marketing gimmicks & what actually work. Personally I saw benefits from using them. More to the point is how people in prison manger to get jacked without all these suppliments. Worth thinking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChrisZx Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Omg xtend is vegan? That is what my trainer wants me to drink!! Yes it is!Blue Raspberry is the best. Using it on a regular basis has really helped my recovery. And it tastes delicious. Right now I am doing 3 scoops on a gallon jug and drink that while I lift and sip on any leftover throughout the day and if I get tired of plain water I will have another scoop with 32 ounces of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckas Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I just looked up Xtend, it's full of artificial flavors, colors, and sweetner which makes it an easy pass for me. Why not just straight BCAAs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 I would but I can't find them without added carbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckas Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 trueprotein and vitacost sell just straight BCAAs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 True protein has nothing Vegan I'll check out vita cost thank u!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 True protein has nothing Vegan I'll check out vita cost thank u!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckas Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 There ajinomoto bcaa is vegan or do they not sell it anymore? I only ordered from them once a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 TP hasn't had the ajinomoto bcaas on the site for a while. Not sure if discontinued or just out of stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 they said out of stock its bs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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