If you are a regular gym goer, you will have almost certainly heard plenty of changing room talk about BCAAs, or branched chain amino acids.

Intrinsically linked with the job of building muscle, these little guys are not made inside our bodies, so you have to seek them out for yourself – whether that is in your food or via a supplement.

Enjoying this PE Nutrition Performance BCAA powder with your daily exercise takes the guess work out of replenishing your amino acid stores.

By choosing a quality BCAA powder, you can concentrate on maximising your exercise regime, supporting your muscle health and enjoying the buzz of a workout, all while your supplement takes care of nutrition.

What are BCAAs?

Branched chain amino acids, usually shortened to BCAAs (and sometimes referred to as BCAA amino acids or BCAA aminos), make up around or about one third of the protein in the body’s muscles.

Although commonly found in chicken, tofu and milk, some people, particularly those who choose high intensity workout regimes, prefer to assure high levels via a BCAA supplement.

Unlike other essential amino acids, BCAAs – valine, leucine and isoleucine – are not processed in the liver, meaning they can immediately get on with their important work inside our muscles.

Key components in protein synthesis, BCAAs offer support for a wide range of sports and exercise workouts, whether cardio training or weightlifting. They aid efficient building and maintenance of muscle, doing their best work when used alongside a good supporting protein powder such as whey, which can provide the other amino acids your body requires.

Why choose PE Nutrition Performance BCAA amino powder?

Containing 5g of BCAA per 6g serving in the industry standard ratio of 2:1:1, this high performing powder gives you 2,535mg of leucine and 1.267mg each of valine and isoleucine in every scoop.

This quality assured, aspartame-free and vegetarian suitable powder has a tropical fruit punch flavour and blends smoothly with water or squash for a tasty drink, that you will not grow bored of. Easy to make and enjoy on the go, BCAA powder can be blended at home or mixed in your protein shaker for convenience when you are at the gym.

When should I take a BCAA supplement?

You might naturally assume that you ought to drink your BCAA pre workout. However, the general consensus among experts is that maximising this supplement requires a little bit more consideration.

PE Nutrition’s Performance BCAA powder has been formulated to best follow the guidance that says BCAA supplements should be consumed before, during and after a workout.

Simply glug one blended scoop ahead of your session, break for another scoop halfway through and finish up with a refreshing tropical amino acid rich drink right before you shower.

It is important to maintain adequate hydration during and either side of your workout as well, so be sure to continue consuming the recommended minimum of six to eight glasses of water per day, to keep your body in tip top condition.