UAN:236 Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. Branched-chain amino acids, or BCAAs, have been a hot topic for years, and they do show promise

the essential amino acids needed to rebuild cells. Milk is particularly high in branched-chain amino acids, including leucine, which has been found to trigger muscle recovery.Most plant proteins are 'incomplete,' lacking a few key amino acids. "To build

have shown promising results. To set the record straight, here’s a close look at 23 of the most popular supplements on the shelves. If you have any doubts about whether a particular supplement is right for you, ask your physician.AndrostenedioneBranched-Chain

-only beverages did just as well as those drinking carb-protein beverages. However, the International Society of Sports Nutrition recently reported that taking in branch-chained amino acids (BCAAs) during vigorous aerobic exercise can decrease muscle damage