In the previous section of this guide, I examined the issue of amino acid profile, primarily as it relates to general health and wellness. My basic conclusion, based on the research is that basically any high quality protein source more than adequately meet the amino acid requirements of adult humans. In the modern Western world, obtaining sufficient protein is not an enormous issue and quality is unlikely to matter enormously.
Amino Acid Requirements for Athletes
Today, I want to continue that by looking at some issues specific to athletes and those involved in heavy exercise training. It’s fairly well established that athletes need more protein than sedentary individuals although there is still great argument over just how much is needed.
Two specific amino acids that tend to get focused on by athletes are the branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) and glutamine, I’ll give a quick primer on those before discussing any of the other specific issues.… Keep Reading