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BCAAs are three of the nine essential amino acids. While leucine does trigger muscle protein synthesis, BCAAs alone are incomplete — they lack the other six essential aminos needed to actually build muscle. If you eat enough complete protein (meat, dairy, eggs, whey), BCAAs are redundant and a waste of money.
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Question 01
Are BCAAs useless?
For anyone eating adequate protein, yes. They only make sense for fasted training or very low-protein diets.
Question 02
What's better than BCAAs?
EAA (essential amino acid) supplements or 20–30g of whey protein — both provide the full spectrum of building blocks.
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