| 1. Ride harder on less calories. |
| "No differences in time to fatigue were observed between the beverages, despite lower total carbohydrate content in the CHOPA [ Carbo-Protein] beverage." |
| In this study the overall caloric content of a carbo only and a carbo/protien suppliment were equal to offset the calories contained in the protein itself. Performance remained unchanged while consuming the same amount of calories but less carbs. Since it takes more energy to utilize protein versus carbs this suggests a more efficient use of carbs. |
| Based on the 2006 study " ROMANO-ELY, B. C., M. K. TODD, M. J. SAUNDERS, and T. ST. LAURENT. Effect of an Isocaloric Carbohydrate–Protein– Antioxidant Drink on Cycling Performance" . Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 38, No. 9, pp. 1608–1616, 2006. |
| 2. Increase glycogen uptake and stores. |
| Maximal endogenous glycogen stores are best promoted by following a
high-glycemic, high-carbohydrate (CHO) diet (600 - 1000 grams CHO or ~8 - 10
g CHO/kg/d), and ingestion of free amino acids and protein (PRO) alone or in
combination with CHO before resistance exercise can maximally stimulate protein
synthesis. |
| Based on the 2008 study, "International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: Nutrient timing. Kerksick C, Harvey T, Stout J, Campbell B, Wilborn C, Kreider R, Kalman D, Ziegenfuss T, Lopez H, Landis J, Ivy JL, Antonio J. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2008 Oct 3;5:17. |
| 3. Faster recovery. |
| The CHOPA [ Carbo-Protein] beverage attenuated post exercise muscle damage, as evidenced by CK [ Creatine Kinase] and LDH values, compared with an isocaloric CHO [Carb] beverage. |
| Based on t he 2006 study " ROMANO-ELY, B. C., M. K. TODD, M. J. SAUNDERS, and T. ST. LAURENT. Effect of an Isocaloric Carbohydrate–Protein– Antioxidant Drink on Cycling Performance" . Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 38, No. 9, pp. 1608–1616, 2006. c |
| 4. Reduced muscles soreness. |
| Damage caused during exercise causes muscles to be sore peaking at around 24hours after the exercise. Elevated levels of Creatine Kinase (CK) in the blood are good indicators of the level of damage to the muscle. Consuming BCAA during exercise can reduce muscle damage (soreness) and can be measured by decrease CK level and by perceived soreness. |
"previous studies have
shown attenuated postexercise CK following the administration
of carbohydrate–protein beverages. Ready et al.
(21) demonstrated that a sport drink containing carbohydrate
and protein reduced CK by 36% following exercise
compared with a CHO beverage." |
| Taken from ROMANO-ELY, B. C., M. K. TODD, M. J. SAUNDERS, and T. ST. LAURENT. Effect of an Isocaloric Carbohydrate–Protein– Antioxidant Drink on Cycling Performance" . Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 38, No. 9, pp. 1608–1616, 2006. c |
| 5. Push through that wall of suffering when you're on the rivet. |
| When placed under stress, like extreme exercise, our bodies will protect us by shutting down the muscles even though they are still able to function. This is triggered by AAA Tyrptophan crossing into the brain and releasing 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT). When BCAA are taken during this type of execise it competes with the tryptophan for access to receptor sites which, in turn, lowers the amount of (5-HT) in the blood and allows the muscles to continue working at their extreme limit. |
| This means that when you are on the rivet BCAA 8000 can help you stay their longer. |
" The
results indicate that ingestion of BCAA reduces the perceived exertion and mental
fatigue during exercise and improves cognitive performance after the exercise. In
addition, in some situations ingestion of BCAA might also improve physical
performance; during exercise in the heat or in a competitive race when the central
component of fatigue is assumed to be more pronounced than in a laboratory
experiment." |
| Taken from: Amino acids and central fatigue. Blomstrand E.
Department of Sport and Health Sciences, University College of Physical Education
and Sports, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. |
| Also :Exercise-dependent preference for a mixture of branched-chain amino acids and homeostatic control of brain serotonin in exercising rats.
Smriga M, Kameishi M, Torii K. Ajinomoto Europe SAS, 75017 Paris, France. |
