| Branched Amino Acids (BCAAs) | |
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| BCAA's = Leucine, isoleucine, valine, | During excercise, BCAA's go down, fatty acids go up, causing tryptophan goes up. |
| Has been shown to aide in weight loss by increasing protein synthesis (Chandler, T.J.) | BCAA's decrease the build of serotonin, a neurotransmitter leading to sleepiness. Should be considered for competitions lasting more then 2 hours. |
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