Liquid aminos

[WinstonWolf]

I'm looking for some liquid aminos and the UK supply seems to have all but dried up. Is there a reason why they're so hard to get these days? (Other than the godawful taste which I quite like)

I always used to take a spoonful before exercise and I was noticeably stronger or had better endurance. I've just started getting back in shape and without them I'm nowhere near as on it as I should be

Anyone know a reliable UK supplier of decent liquid amino?

[Digger]

I assume you're referring to BCAA's?

Nothing wrong with downing some water with them, prior to gym. I've only ever used BCAA+ tabs from MyProtein just before gym, or on occasion, the powder in a large bottle of water whilst I'm working out.

Not sure I've seen liquid aminos before. I guess they're a little bit more pricey?

[WinstonWolf]

I think so, but I'm a bit old skool and I've always taken amino acids in liquid form. I tried them in tablet form once, but they didn't seem to give me the same 'power up' feeling.

Maybe there are better tablets about these days, do they give you a push if you take them immediately pre-exercise?

[Digger]

Not sure I notice tbh as I've generally downed a fairly strong coffee prior, whether it be an am, pm, or evening workout.

[WinstonWolf]

Ah, I definitely notice the difference when I take the liquid ones

[mph1977]

placebo effect ?

[Digger]

I only take them as a PT suggested them as he saw how much cardio I liked to do so don't want to negate muscle mass toooo much, which seems to be working afaict.

Master Winston, if you want more of a 'push', are you not taking creatine?! If not why not!!!


ETA - maybe there was some caffeine or some such ingredient in the liquid aminos you used to take Winston?

Edited by Digger on Friday 18th December 20:26

[WinstonWolf]

Definitely not placebo, I've tried a few brands over the years and I can always feel a difference. Doesn't seem to happen with any other supplement which is why I like them.

I think it's probably the taste, it's definitely an acquired one...

[mph1977]

WinstonWolf said:

Definitely not placebo, I've tried a few brands over the years and I can always feel a difference. Doesn't seem to happen with any other supplement which is why I like them.

I think it's probably the taste, it's definitely an acquired one...

still doesn't rule out placebo effect ...

but then again proper science is often beaten by broscience when it comes to the gym ...

[chris watton]

I have used BCAA powders on an off during the past 19 months, and cannot say they have helped (although I have always used creatine mixed with my shake)

Would liquid egg white (comes in a carton) be a good substitute for the liquid amino?

[WinstonWolf]

mph1977 said:

WinstonWolf said:

Definitely not placebo, I've tried a few brands over the years and I can always feel a difference. Doesn't seem to happen with any other supplement which is why I like them.

I think it's probably the taste, it's definitely an acquired one...

still doesn't rule out placebo effect ...

but then again proper science is often beaten by broscience when it comes to the gym ...

Have you got any advice on a decent UK supplier?

[Foliage]

What do you guys expect amino acids to do? ive been taking them for joint soreness along with ibruprofen, but what are they 'supposed' to do with regard to training?

[WinstonWolf]

They aid recovery and allow me to train harder. For some strange reason they also seem to lift my mood... Which is nice