Definitions for "BCAA"
Branched chain amino acids; Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine. Speed recovery, reduce muscle soreness. May provide performance benefit in cyclists and runners, especially under hot conditions. When combined with Glutamine, can provide powerful anticatabolic benefit. Dosages range from 500mg to several grams per day.
Whey protein is the richest known source of branched chain amino acids (BCAA) which are essential for muscle activity and repair. They are also essential for the supply of glutamine (the main fuel of the immune system).
Branch Chain Amino Acid