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Bcaa Research Paper

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Nick Scott
4-13-2010
Ergogenic aid research paper

Branched Chain Amino Acids

In choosing branched chain amino acids for my ergogenic aid project, I took a few different things into account. When looking at the list provided to our class for this project, I told myself that I wanted a challenge. I wanted to work on a topic that I knew very little about to begin with. Some of the choices off of the ergogenic aid list seemed to easy and broad. Options such as protein and alcohol would seem to be rather easy and bland. To begin with, I had heard of amino acids and branched chain amino acids. However, I knew next to nothing about them. Instead of covering the broad topic of all the amino acids, this topic allowed myself to go deeper …show more content…

These products are deemed safe even if taken in excess. When one particular amino acid is taken in excess, the human body can simply convert it into another amino acid that it is in need of. However, individuals with a pre-existing liver condition should avoid taking amino acids in excess due to the fact that it could cause further damage. Nutritionist recommend taking no more than ten grams of BCAA’s in one day.

In researching this ergogenic aid I have learned a great deal about both amino acids, and as well as branched chain amino acids. I believe that this ergogenic aid may be very helpful to some individuals that are serious athletes. If an athletes diet is poor in foods containing amino acids, then I would fully recommend them using a BCAA supplement. In my own opinion, I would not use a BCAA supplement myself. I came to this conclusion primarily because as of right now I am not a serious athlete. It would also be much easier for myself to obtain amino acids through food sources, and possibly obtain them through a protein shake. I am very pleased with my research on this ergogenic aid. This topic turned out to be very interesting to

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