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Hi Lads.
I was thinking of taking BCAAs the following way is it correct 5g upon waking, 5-10g pre-workout, 5-10g post workout and 5g before bed with slow release protein or some cottage cheese. Sorry for all the questions but do I need some BCAA during workout and can I take Glutamine in the same way and amounts as BCAA . Thanks for all your help.

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Hi Dean,

It's unnecessary to take that higher dosage if you're eating solid amounts of protein alongside it. Simply take them pre and post-workout, and the glutamine before bed.

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Hi was wondering, it says take 6 capsules twice a day. When is the best times to take them Im just a bit concerned because im planning on taking 3 grams of d-aspartic acid in the morning and 2 formadrol before gym and 2 before bed and also planning on taking 4 capsules of creatine x4 30 mins before gym. Just concerned coz it sounds like a lot of pills to take. Please could you give me some advice. Thanx

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I would centre them around your training primarily. 6 caps pre-workout would be sufficient, and then another few capsules in between the longest space between your daily meals (i.e 3-4 hours) to elevate protein synthesis.

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Are these capsules as effective as the BCAA powder as ive been using the powder for a while and it is just inconvenient, thanks

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Yes Zak, they are. It's just personal preference and if you prefer capsules, they'll work just as well.

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for lean muscle gains keeping body fat low with a high protein diet which one would be best protein powder or bcaa tablets powder has to be turned into amino acids so would you benefit from bcaa tabs only do you need to take both dont see the point of bulking then cutting

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BCAA's are already amino acids in smaller chains, they do not need to be broken down extensively by the body.

I'd advise a protein powder predominantly whether bulking or cutting, and supplement with BCAA's to prevent muscle breakdown if you were cutting - taking them pre-training and possibly before bed.