Amino Acids are referred to as the building blocks of protein.  Each has a specific function, and we need them in our body for a variety of reasons.  If you work-out, you especially need them to help decrease muscle fatigue, help with muscle recovery and to build lean muscle.  We discussed the different types of Amino Acids and how they work in our blog from October, Amino Acid Supplement Guide.  This blog is going to specifically discuss Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA’s). 

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