What are Amino Acids? These are organic bits of the body that make up 75% of the proteins in the body. Everything in the body relies on amino acids as it effects the growth and development of the human body but also impacts the healing and regeneration of it as well. The body couldn't function without them.

The body is a wonderful machine. When it consumes food and liquids, it is able to process the proteins and break it down into amino acids within the digestive system. The body is then able to distribute the energy to different parts of it so that different functions are able to be performed.

The body is able to produce much of its own amino acids, but to maintain good health, it needs to source the difference from foods. In terms of keeping the body healthy, especially when performing physical exercise, Whey Protein is the most common method of getting this required intake, especially after exercising.

However, you are also able to get them through foods such as:

- Soy
- Eggs
- Tofu
- Quinoa
- Buckwheat

It is important to note that the more consistent the consumption of these proteins around a healthy diet, the more effective the body becomes. As always, if unsure about the suitability of supplementation, always consult your physician.

So why do I need to take BCAA's? (Branched Chain Amino Acids?)

Some Amino Acids are not produced in the body naturally. BCAA's are a combination of Amino Acids that assists in producing energy. The main ones that assist in this process are: leucine, isoleucine and valine. Although these names might not mean much to you at the moment, as you become more aware of supplements and exercising, you will get to know what they are and what they can do for your body.  (Especially when there are so many products and combination of compounds that are added in the ingredients of products).

The impact of BCAA's is not just to produce energy, but also to assist in building lean muscle,  repairing of muscle tissue and alleviating general muscle soreness.