Zero Calorie BCAA Gummy Bears Recipe + What are BCAA?

BCAA supplement have become more popular as fitness market has boomed. But you maybe are asking, what are BCAA and are they safe to drink?

BCAA are branch chain amino acids, 3 of your 9 essential amino acids, called are leucine, isoleucine and valine.  Amino acids are the building block of protein. These three amino acids help promote muscle protein synthesis and increase muscle growth as well as:

• Increase workout intensity
• Prevent fatigue during workout
• Helps boost immune system
• Protects against amino acid deficiencies in your diet

BCAA are found in many protein sources, such as meat and eggs. Therefore, are BCAA supplements critical to take? The answer is no, they are not critical if you are consuming a well balanced diet. However if you are an athlete, trying to put on muscle, or trying to retain muscles while dieting, it can be helpful. 

BCAA Gummy Bears Recipe

1. 4 packets of gelatin 

2. 1 scoop of BCAA

3. 1/2 cup of warm water
4. Optional: Add 1 tbsp of zero calorie sweetener

Start my mixing all ingredients in a sauce pan until it is dissolved. Heat on a low/medium setting and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until the water begins to thicken and has turn to a gel. Then place the gel into the mold and freeze for 15-20 minutes. I bought these bear molds on Amazon and it came with a droppper too. 

For more information on BCAA read here