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Title: Leucine in isolation from the other two BCCAs?
Post by: Deicide on August 31, 2008, 09:23:20 AM

Lots of products offering the amino acid isolated. I have always read that BCCAs can only bring about their desired effect in conjunction with each other. What's the deal?

Title: Re: Leucine in isolation from the other two BCCAs?
Post by: Tapeworm on August 31, 2008, 10:06:15 AM

As far as I know, the theory is that spiking leucine levels will cause anabolism (what else is new...) because it's a "trigger amino."  In truth, an elevated leucine level is probably just one of many conditions which could be observed before heightened protein synthesis.  I haven't ever tried it, but it sounds like more supplement sales hucksterism to me.

Title: Re: Leucine in isolation from the other two BCCAs?
Post by: Deicide on August 31, 2008, 10:13:28 AM

Quote from: Tapeworm on August 31, 2008, 10:06:15 AM

As far as I know, the theory is that spiking leucine levels will cause anabolism (what else is new...) because it's a "trigger amino."  In truth, an elevated leucine level is probably just one of many conditions which could be observed before heightened protein synthesis.  I haven't ever tried it, but it sounds like more supplement sales hucksterism to me.

I thought as much. Are you afraid of Great White Sharks?

Title: Re: Leucine in isolation from the other two BCCAs?
Post by: Tapeworm on August 31, 2008, 10:23:36 AM

Quote from: Deicide on August 31, 2008, 10:13:28 AM

I thought as much. Are you afraid of Great White Sharks?

Only when I'm in the ocean.  Brutal non sequitur.  You getting enough sleep dude?  ;)

Title: Re: Leucine in isolation from the other two BCCAs?
Post by: The ChemistV2 on August 31, 2008, 10:35:40 AM

I have decided to try taking fairly large doses of Leucine evey day for the next 6 weeks to see if I notice any results. I have been training for over 20 years and am very in tune with my body. I definitely know when a supplement works or if it doesn't. I think from the research I have read that leucine could very well indeed trigger an anabolic effect. Of course, a steroid user will probably not notice any results but a natural who trains hard may notice something.

Title: Re: Leucine in isolation from the other two BCCAs?
Post by: Deicide on August 31, 2008, 10:37:21 AM

Quote from: Tapeworm on August 31, 2008, 10:23:36 AM

Only when I'm in the ocean.  Brutal non sequitur. You getting enough sleep dude?  ;)

Not really; well known fact you live in Perth; Great White Shark Range:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Carcharodon_carcharias_d istmap.png

Title: Re: Leucine in isolation from the other two BCCAs?
Post by: Tapeworm on August 31, 2008, 10:54:50 AM

I don't get out much.  :-[  One of my x's main complaints.  :-\  All work and no play....

Seriously man, never heard of it!  Is it another name for The Pinnacles?  (wiki link doesn't work for me)