BCAAs
BCAA branched-chain amino acids
BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) or BCAAÂ are three essential amino acids. They must be compulsorily introduced through the diet because our bodies are unable to produce them on their own.
BCAAs for muscle rebuilding
There are three branched-chain amino acids Valine, Isoleucine and Leucine.
Like all other amino acids, BCAAs have a plastic function for muscle rebuilding, and in addition, because of their aliphatic portion they can be catabolized to produce energy (gluconeogenesis).
They do not have to be metabolized by the liver but, after being absorbed in the small intestine, are taken up directly by the muscles where they can be used to repair damaged protein structures or for energy purposes.
Bcaa for recovery and immunity
By their action they are also able to counteract lactic acid production, hinder mental fogging from fatigue and preserve immune defenses (thanks to the stimulus on glutamine synthesis).
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