Quick fact. Ready? Consuming your Branch Chain Amino Acids prior to, during, or after a workout helps to delay fatigue and promote recovery. How? For one, they aid with glycogen synthesis in muscles, which prevents one of the major causes of fatigue. Secondly, BCAAs compete with the amino acid tryptophan during absorption, thus, less serotonin is produced. Serotonin often makes one feel a bit sluggish when exercising, so the less there is during a workout, the better!
Quick fact. Ready? Beta Alanine is an amino acid often included in pre workout formulas, and is a large component of what gives someone a 'muscle pump' prior to a workout. This can be described as a tingly sensation in one's arms and legs as the Beta Alanine travels from the blood into muscle tissues.
Quick fact. Ready? The branch chain amino acids, leucine, isoleucine, and valine, are very important for synthesis of muscle, and are often contributors to energy during high intensity workouts. Out of all of them, leucine is the most anabolic, thus is contributes the most towards the building of stronger muscles.