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AMINO

9REASONS TO TAKE BRANCHED-CHAIN

ACIDS

If you are serious about your physique , you ’ ll seriously want to give this supplement a look . By Sarah Butcher

52 SEPTEMBER 2017 | ironmanmagazine . com
BCAA : The name may sound like the answer to a grade school puzzle , but there ’ s truly nothing puzzling about this powerful supplement . BCAAs , or branched-chain amino acids , are essential nutrients obtained from food sources such as dairy , legumes and meat . There are three main types of BCAAs : Leucine , isoleucine and valine . They can be used to treat numerous diseases , including those affecting the liver . They ’ re also commonly used by gym-goers to prevent fatigue , increase lean muscle mass and even fortify their immune systems .