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"Nugget heads revenge" wrote:

I have a question - and I have no idea about the effect of amino acids on
weight loss during atkins, hence my reason for asking my intellectual
betters.

Would taking BCAA's (Branched Chain Amino Acids) supplements (apparently a
combination of Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine) be a good idea on Atkins.

Apparently it helps prevent muscle loss and is touted as helping with fat
loss over muscle loss (could be a load of crap though).

I realise I probably already get some of the benefits of this type of amino
acid from eggs etc. but was wondering if supplementing on it would have any
adverse effects and perhaps interfere with ketosis perhaps, or actually
promote it.

Anyone who can offer any insight I'd appreciate it.

Cheers

John

I'm a huge believer in amino acid "therapies", but as far as BCAA's go,
they do you a lot more good if you are lifting weights.

If you are not, my personal opinion is that it'd be a waste of money.

You'd be better off taking L-Ornithine, L-Lysine and L-Arginine at night
on an empty stomach. Don't eat for at least 2 hours before taking it.
This boosts night time output of HGH and IGF-1.

Also, stuff down all the L-Glutamine you can afford. It's cheapest if
you buy it as a loose powder.

Read any books you can get your hands on by Earl Mindel.
I have yet to find him to be wrong when I've used myself as a guinea
pig. ;-)

Hope this helps?
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