BCAAs vs Water: What You Really Need to Know for Your Training & Recovery

Are BCAAs really necessary, or are you just wasting money flavouring your water? In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we break down everything you need to know about BCAAs — what they are, how they work, and whether they’re worth the hype.

We share our personal experiences, who might genuinely benefit from BCAA supplements, and when you’re better off sticking to water and focusing on your protein intake.

We also dive into:

• Fasted training & BCAAs

• BCAAs for fat loss phases

• Why your protein intake matters more

• Common supplement mistakes

• Our thoughts on flavors, effectiveness, and whether you even need them

⏰ Timeline:

00:00 Intro: Why we’re talking about BCAAs

00:45 Are BCAAs just gym hype?

01:20 What BCAAs actually are (Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine)

02:50 BCAAs vs Water — what’s the difference?

03:55 Do you need BCAAs if you eat enough protein?

05:05 Who actually benefits from BCAAs

06:35 Pros of BCAA supplements

07:50 Cons of BCAA supplements

09:00 Best time to take BCAAs

10:20 Dosing & ratios explained

11:35 The bigger fitness picture: Protein, recovery, training

13:00 Our final thoughts on BCAAs

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