Supplements - How BCAA Supplements Help With Weight Loss

Did you realize that BCAA supplements play a role in weight loss? Although most commonly used for gaining muscle, there are some key reasons that the three branched chain amino acids will help you in your weight loss goals as well.

Often both bodybuilders and athletes use some type of BCAA supplements to aid in their recovery after a workout and in building muscle … and building lean muscle is a great way to burn fat!

One of the biggest factors that makes BCAA supplementation effective for weight loss is the role it plays in lowering your cortisol levels when combined with some type of resistance training. What does that mean?

  • Smaller appetite
  • Less fat storage
  • Body uses glucose for energy

When you are working out and dieting to lose weight, what is the main goal? To create a calorie deficit, right! In order to lose weight you need to consume less calories than you burn.

BCAA Supplements Reduce the Risk of Losing Muscle

Unfortunately though, there is risk of losing muscle if you are on a low calorie diet for too long or are eating to few of calories. If you supplement your diet and exercise program with a BCAA supplement then you can greatly decrease the risk of using muscle as fuel.

Why is this so important? Two main reason:

  • Muscle burns fat
  • Muscle adds shape

    • Lean muscle tissue increases your metabolism and actually helps you burn more calories and more fat throughout the day.

    You need to at least maintain and in some cases gain muscle, whether you are a man or woman, in addition to losing weight. If you lose a significant amount of weight in the form of muscle you will not look good even 10, 20 or 30 pounds lighter. Your muscle is what gives your body a nice shape and makes you look toned.

    If you lose muscle as well as fat then the chances are that you will just be a smaller version of what you look like now … perhaps a little soft.