Item: MusclePharm BCAA 3:1:2
Rating: 4.8
Author: Jarrett Wanving

Pre-workout, intra-workout, post-workout; there are many supplement types out there but this post will look at a supplement that falls under the post-workout category. Such supplements are extremely popular with athletes and are possibly the most used nutritional supplements out there. Taken right after your training, this help to replenish the nutrients your body will surely have lost during the workout, thus preventing muscle breakdown and helping your body to recover.

Now there are many supplements out there from which one can choose, which is why selecting a quality product is so hard. The best way I have found to filter the good from the bad is to look for, and read, reviews on your chosen product such as this MusclePharm BCAA 3:1:2 review.

Before I start with the actual review I would like to introduce myself a little. During my 7 years of training, I have tried many different supplements and realized that some are good while some others not so much. Using my knowledge and experience, I decided to write this and many other reviews to inform you, the consumer, on products that are actually genuine and worth your money. Let’s get started.

MusclePharm BCAA 3:1:2 Facts

Let me first start by explaining what BCAAs actually are. Standing for Branched-chain amino acids, these are composed of 3 amino acids that fall under the “essential” category, meaning that the body cannot produce them on its own like the “non-essential” ones. To this extent, such amino acids must be taken through food or supplementation, or both!

These amino acids are depleted quickly during training and are one of the first sources of energy the body goes for, which is why it is important to replace them as soon as possible. The benefit of taking a supplement in conjunction with real food is that supplements are digested faster, and thus bring your body to an anabolic state as soon as possible. MusclePharm BCAA comes in both pill and powder form, consisting of 240 capsules and 30 servings respectively. For convenience sake, I always used the pill form although the powdered version can be used as well by taking it solo or by mixing it with your protein shake.

Now not all BCAA products are equal. This particular product however comes from only the purest of sources which is to be expected from a company with a reputation such as MusclePharm’s. This is the main reason why I highly recommend it to you.

The “3:1:2” part of the product’s name is actually a reference to the ratios found within. Each serving of MusclePharm BCAA 3:1:2 provides you with 3g of Leucine, 2 grams of Valine, and 1 gram of Isoleucine creating the perfect scenario for BCAA absorption.

Using MusclePharm BCAA 3:1:2

The instructions that come with this product suggest that you take 1 to 3 servings daily, preferably post-workout, pre-workout, and in-between meals, and it also warns you to not take more than 3 servings per day. When using this product I opted only for the post-workout part and even then I noticed quite a lot of benefits. BCAA supplements are known to help with recovery, growth, and even insulin function. Now I cannot vouch for the last part, but I did notice quite a big impact in terms of recovery. I also gained some muscle while using Muscle Pharm BCAA, but I cannot say whether this was from the actual supplement or from the fact that I was more recovered for each workout.

Overall this is a very good product made by a well-known company, so if you are looking for a BCAA supplement definitely give this one a go. It is quite inexpensive so many of you will be able to afford it, plus is backed up by a 9.4 rating on Bodybuilding.com along with the 2012 Brand of the Year award given to the company by the same site.

One last thing I want to mention is that this product is not a substitute for food, but something you add to it. You should still eat even after taking this product to give your body the other nutrients it needs such as protein, carbs, and healthy fats.

That’s all for this write-up guys; I hope you have learned something new from this MusclePharm BCAA 3:1:2 review!

Thanks for reading.

Jarrett