305. What are EAA’s & BCAA’s and Should You Supplement as You Age?
Episode description
The world of supplements can be wildly confusing. With fitness gurus touting the benefits of a seeming alphabet soup of powders, drinks, and shakes things can get overwhelming fast.
Take EAAs and BCAAs - what are they? Do I need them? Am I missing out if I don’t take them?
Listener Gay had this very question: “Closing in on age 60 and it’s becoming more difficult to maintain my muscle mass/fat ratio. Are Essential Amino Acids the pixie dust to increase muscle and faster metabolism? I’m just wondering if this is marketing hype, science, or is it just another quick fix in a powder?”
In this shortie episode, I dive into the science behind amino acids - what they are, which ones we need, and the best place to get them. If you’ve wondered about this particular supplement too, then you’ve come to the right place!
💥Taking listener questions!!! Do you have a question about your self-care that you need help with? Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask to submit your question, and I’ll answer it for you on an upcoming Friday episode.
More Resources
Deeper Dive: Precision Nutrition Article - “What are BCAA’s and Are They Worth It?”