Building muscle and post-workout muscle recovery.
From Huel (maker of Huel meal replacement powder):
“As part of a protein meal, a total BCAA level of at least 4.5g of which at least 2.2g is leucine, has been shown to be sufficient to stimulate protein synthesis. This could be in the form of a supplement, or by consuming a high-quality protein meal or snack.”
Huel Black Edition meal replacement powder (per 90g 400 calorie serving):
BCAAs: 7.4g
Leucine: 3.5g
—> Key Takeaways:
• Protein is made up of amino acids
Nine amino acids are *essential*, and are known as EAAs
• Three of these – leucine, isoleucine and valine – are BCAA BCAAs – in particular leucine – ‘switch on’ protein synthesis through the enzyme mTOR
• A protein meal containing 4.5g BCAA, including 2.2g leucine, will stimulate protein synthesis
https://huel.com/pages/building-muscle-with-bcaas-and-leucine