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BCAAs, short for branched – chain amino acids, have become one of the most sought after supplements in recent times. Most fitness pros and strength trainers swear by BCAA supplements which contain the three vital muscle building amino acids with a branched – chain structure- Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine. These 3 branched-chain amino acids are being touted as the best way to build muscle, maintain muscle, and increase your metabolism rates especially when taken pre-workout. But do BCAAs really do all of the above? And do they help you increase lean muscle mass, workout intensity and cut down on recovery time? Let’s find out. Fortunately we are living at a time when a lot of research has already been done on BCAAs and their role in muscle building, so we do know for a fact that- Your body, especially your skeletal muscles, uses BCAAs as energy during exercise. Your muscles are infact designed to burn BCAAs for energy. The longer and harder you workout, the more is the req...

 What is nutrition? As molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics advance, nutrition has become more focused on metabolism and metabolic pathways - biochemical steps through which substances inside us are transformed from one form to another. Nutrition also focuses on how diseases, conditions, and problems can be prevented or reduced with a healthy diet. Similarly, nutrition involves identifying how certain diseases and conditions may be caused by dietary factors, such as poor diet ( malnutrition ),  food allergies , and food intolerances.    Fast facts on nutrition > The human body requires seven major types of nutrients. > Not all nutrients provide energy but are still important, such as water and fiber. > Micronutrients are important but required in smaller amounts. >  Vitamins  are essential organic compounds that the human body cannot synthesize.