Firstly BCAAs means branched chain amino acids and is one of the most popular supplement on the market today, according to the market shares BCAAs have shown great growth in the market, “In 2020, the global BCAA market size was USD 236.6 million and it is expected to reach USD 303.4 million by the end of 2027, with a CAGR of 3.5% during 2021-2027.BCAA Market Share 2021 (Latest Report): Comprehensive Growth, In-Depth Manufacturers Analysis, Company Profiles with Strategies, Sales and Revenues, Business Prospects, Demand, Progression Status and Outlook till 2027 – MarketWatch “
There are 20 Amino acids which eight are essential, some sources say nine but according to my research and knowledge Histidine is essential for babies not adults, the rest are classed as NEAAs which means non essential amino acids, our bodies don’t produce BCAAS so it’s important we supply ourselves from a well balanced diet, to achieve this you will need to eat a protein rich diet, examples below are some examples:
- Eggs
- Dairy products cheese and milk
- Meat and poultry
- Fish
- Nuts and seeds
- Tofu and tempeh
- Beans, lentils and peas
The three essential BCAAs for muscle growth and repair are leucine, isoleucine, and valine, that’s the theory anyway, BCAAs can help prevent the breakdown of muscle tissue during exercise, it can also help with DOMs which means delayed onset muscle soreness which develops 12 to 24 hours after exercise.