Some peoples claim that branched chain amino acids aka BCAA is useless . In my opinion, it’s do you really understand how our body works?? . . . The branched chain amino acids are leucine, isoleucine and valine. Beyond the basic building blocks to make new proteins most of the amino acid have other roles. Leucine is one of these amino acids. Leucine may just be the most important amino acid because it is the amino acid that trigger the muscle protein synthesis for protein adsorption and muscle health. . . . The current RDA for leucine 2-3 grams per day which is the minimum to avoid undernutrition and loss of lean tissues. Minimum nutrition is no longer the name of the game, longevity and long term health are. Especially, when the rate and efficiency of muscle protein synthesis decline with aging. . . . Given this information it is important to realize that the minimum RDA for leucine of 2-3 grams/day is dangerously low for protecting the muscle mass of adults. So it’s better to consume 30-50g of high quality protein(meat, seafood, egg or dairy product) in each meal instead of small amount of protein throughout the day. . . . Or consume a BCAA supplement or drink that with 2-3 g of leucine to trigger the protein synthesis with your meal . @noccohk #bcaa #branchedchainaminoacids #recovery #leucine #proteinsynthesis #proteinpower #rda #hongkong