Amino Acids: Necessary For Gaining Weight?
Posted by admin on September 27, 2008
A lot of hardgainers wonder why different bodybuilding supplements that should take to help them gain weight and build muscle mass naturally. One of these dietary supplements are amino acids, also known as “branch chained amino acids / BCAAs”. These are the “building blocks” of protein. In other words, amino acids make up grams of protein. Many articles and experts have recommended to take several dosages per day of amino acids to be able to assist in the muscle building process.
Well, I can write an entire article on this matter, but suffice is to say that amino acid supplementation is not necessary for building muscle mass and gaining weight. As I’ve always preached, it all comes down to good old calories, regardless if these calories are coming from protein, carbohydrates, or fats. If you are eating enough calories than more than likely you are giving your body the necessary tools to gain weight and build muscle mass.
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