BPI Sports: BCAA Bible: Part 3 – The Beauty of BCAAs

People who say there is no secret elixir for looking great, feeling your best and working out like a champion clearly haven’t heard of BCAAs. While they are not a secret, BCAAs may have a few benefits you aren’t aware of. Athletes use BCAAs to help build muscle, relieve soreness and improve performance, but these aminos also play an important role in collagen formation and skin hydration, making them an essential for beautiful skin.
From weight loss to health, beauty and well-being, here are some of the lesser known ways that BCAAs can help you look and feel your best.

Beautiful Skin

Collagen is found naturally throughout the body but is most abundant in the skin, bones, and connective tissues. Every collagen molecule in your body is made of about 20 amino acids. These amino acids support collagen production, help maintain moisture in the skin, supply nutrients to the skin, hair, and nails, and strengthen connective tissue.

Weight Loss

Taking a BCAA supplement post workout can help you replace lost nutrients, stave off hunger, reduce food cravings and support weight loss. It’s not just not being hungry, but also not feeling sluggish or depleted that can make BCAAs an effective weight loss aid.

Anti-aging

Your body’s ability to produce collagen naturally declines as you age, so supplementation (with collagen or amino acid precursors) can be a beneficial addition to any anti-aging regimen.

Carb Utilization

More BCAAs in your bloodstream means a better ability to process carbohydrates for fuel. When carbohydrates are converted more easily in the body, it helps to preserve lean muscle.

Hormone Regulation

BCAAs can help you decrease the amount of cortisol in your body. Cortisol is a hormone that is released when you are under stress and is responsible for increases in abdominal fat.
In conclusion, there is no magic pill for weight loss, anti-aging and beauty. However, when it comes to supporting all your efforts towards those goals, you can’t go wrong with a high quality BCAA supplement like Keto Aminos™, Best Aminos™ and Best Aminos™ Liquid Water Enhancer. Get the low down on our full line of high quality BCAA products from our previous installment of the BCAA Bible: BCAA Bible Part 2.