Body composition evidence brief
BCAA supplements provide leucine, isoleucine, and valine without the full essential amino acid profile. They are commonly used for muscle gain, soreness, and recovery during training.
Incomplete amino acid supply limits the response compared with complete protein or EAAs.
MPS studies show BCAAs stimulate less complete response than full EAA or complete protein provision.
Prefer complete protein if the goal is muscle gain or recovery.
Hard to justify for users already eating enough protein.
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