What are BCAAs and why are they important?  For starters amino acids are the broken down or “usable” form of protein for our bodies. For example, when you eat a piece of chicken it’s broken down or metabolized into amino acids so our bodies can make use of it. Branched chain amino acids are just a specific type of amino acid that help us increase energy, recover muscle tissue, and stabilize blood sugar amongst other metabolic functions. Translated into layman’s terms if you workout regularly and are looking to build lean muscle, increase energy, reduce soreness and help recovery from exercise, control hunger and cravings, lose excess body fat, and enhance the flavor of your water then BCAA’s are for you! This specific supplement can be used by ANYBODY no matter their age, gender or fitness level in addition to food to support overall health and recovery from exercise or to supplement when food is not readily available. (Certain health conditions require physician approval.)

This is a supplement I have used over the last 20 years of my training career as well as recommended to my clients. Amino acids are available in pill, powder and liquid form, I have found Propello Life’s Rejuvenating Aminos in the last few years and they have quickly become my favorite due to their flavor and the way they are made. Propello’s ingredients are natural; vegan BCAAs’s, non-GMO, and no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners.

I use aminos all day long starting in my water during my morning workout, as well as the water I sip on throughout the day. My favorite new discovery is adding it to my fruit smoothie when I skip the addition of a protein powder. Below is my favorite post workout fruit smoothie made with Propello Life Rejuvenating Aminos;

*1 cup frozen strawberries

*1/2c frozen blueberries

*1 cup frozen avocado chunks

*12oz unsweetened coconut water


*1 scoop of Propello Life Rejuvenating Aminos

*Blend to desired consistency and enjoy!