EAAs vs BCAAs | What Are The Differences? Do You Need Them?

- What are the differences between EAAs and BCAAs?
- Do you need EAAs?
- Who might consider taking additional EAAs?
- When to take EAAs

What are the differences between EAAs and BCAAs?

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Should you consider adding this supplement to your routine?
Do you need EAAs?
Getting plenty of amino acids in your diet is good for overall health and body function. It’s also useful for building and maintaining muscle mass, and enhancing muscle recovery or healing from injury.
Who might consider taking additional EAAs?
Regular gym-goers
If you’re trying to build muscle mass
If you follow a restricted diet
You may not be getting all of the EAAs you need if your diet is low on complete proteins, which can be the case for some vegetarian/vegan diets. Quinoa and soy are complete proteins, but some plant-based proteins don’t contain all of the EAAs.
When to take EAAs
Whether you are choosing BCAAs or EAAs, both should ideally be consumed during your workout to support your muscles as they are being stressed. Having EAAs and BCAAs available for recovery is what’s key. They may also prevent fatigue.
Take home message
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Claire is a Registered Dietitian through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a board-certified Health and Wellness Coach through the International Consortium for Health and Wellness Coaching. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of Pittsburgh.
Talking and writing about food and fitness is at the heart of Claire’s ethos as she loves to use her experience to help others meet their health and wellness goals.
Claire is also a certified indoor cycling instructor and loves the mental and physical boost she gets from regular runs and yoga classes. When she’s not keeping fit herself, she’s cheering on her hometown’s sports teams in Pittsburgh, or cooking for her family in the kitchen.
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