by Dr. Mike | Dec 7, 2015 | Blog
What are the muscle-building benefits of amino acids, especially the buzzed-about BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids)? Amino acids are the building blocks that make up protein. Your body puts them together like Legos to create muscle. While your body can make some from...
by Dr. Mike | Jun 24, 2015 | Blog
Q: What is an “incomplete” protein? A: When you hear that a food contains complete or incomplete proteins, this classification is referring to the kinds of amino acids in that food. Amino acids are the chemical compounds that make up proteins. Think of them like...
by Dr. Mike | Jun 10, 2015 | Blog
Your workout is a muscle-growth party, and pounding a branched chain amino acid (BCAA) drink kick-starts it. BCAAs are protein building blocks that fuel your muscles and help them grow, says Mike Roussell, Ph.D., author of The Six Pillars of Nutrition. In fact, a...
