BCAA
Branched amino acids
BCAA stands for branched-chain amino acids—leucine, isoleucine, and valine—three essential amino acids the body cannot produce on its own.
The term appears almost exclusively in fitness and nutrition contexts, where BCAA supplements are marketed to support muscle growth and recovery: I take BCAAs before my workout.
Essential branched-chain amino acid
- isoleucineEssential branched-chain amino acid
- valineEssential branched-chain amino acid
- branched-chainHaving lateral extensions
- protein synthesisAssembling amino acid chains
muscle protein · nitrogen · peptide · ribosome · translation · codon · enzymes · oxidation
Sustained effort capacity
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
energy · stamina · recovery · athleticism · exertion · intensity · conditioning · resistance training
Assembling amino acid chains
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- repairRestore to working order
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
DOMS · anabolism · catabolism · muscle breakdown · lean mass · growth · tissue · skeletal muscle
Fine dry particles
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- timingArt of choosing moments
pre-workout · post-workout · ratio · flavored · unflavored · scoop · mixing · absorption
leucine
Essential branched-chain amino acid
- isoleucineEssential branched-chain amino acid
- valineEssential branched-chain amino acid
- branched-chainHaving lateral extensions
protein synthesis · muscle protein · nitrogen · peptide · ribosome · translation · codon · enzymes · oxidation · transamination
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- exerciseActivity for fitness
fatigue · energy · stamina · recovery · athleticism · exertion · intensity · conditioning · resistance training · bodybuilding
protein synthesis
Assembling amino acid chains
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- repairRestore to working order
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
soreness · DOMS · anabolism · catabolism · muscle breakdown · lean mass · growth · tissue · skeletal muscle · strength
powder
Fine dry particles
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
timing · pre-workout · post-workout · ratio · flavored · unflavored · scoop · mixing · absorption · bioavailability
- Sports Nutritionprotein, carbohydrates, carbs, electrolytes, hydration
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- amino acidsalanine, arginine, asparagine, cysteine, glutamine
- fitness acronymsHIIT, BMI, PR, BPM, RPE
- muscle recoveryfoam roller, ice bath, massage, rest day, active recovery
- bodybuildingbodybuilding, muscle, bodybuilders, Mr. Olympia, posing
BCAAcomplete protein
Contains all essential amino acids
essential amino acids · whey protein · casein · animal protein · collagen
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