Do BCAAs - branched chain amino acids, help in gaining mass/weight while working out?

Question

I am trying to gain weight / mass and heard BCAA's will help in the process, if so how should they be taken, pre or post workout? Thanks

Answer 1

if your whole food intake is insufficient and/or you are not intaking sufficient calories for growth most supplements will have no effect. so basically if you aren't gaining muscle right now with your current diet and training program adding BCAA's isn't going to help

Answer 2

click on this link it will tell you all you need to know about branched chain amino acids (bcaa)
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