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9REASONS TO TAKE BRANCHED-CHAIN
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If you are serious about your physique, you’ ll seriously want to give this supplement a look. By Sarah Butcher
52 SEPTEMBER 2017 | ironmanmagazine. com
BCAA: The name may sound like the answer to a grade school puzzle, but there’ s truly nothing puzzling about this powerful supplement. BCAAs, or branched-chain amino acids, are essential nutrients obtained from food sources such as dairy, legumes and meat. There are three main types of BCAAs: Leucine, isoleucine and valine. They can be used to treat numerous diseases, including those affecting the liver. They’ re also commonly used by gym-goers to prevent fatigue, increase lean muscle mass and even fortify their immune systems.