Do we Really need BCAA?

BCAA, Branched-chain amino acid, the supplement every gym goer has heard of, BUT the question is do we really need them?
Well if you ask someone who takes BCAA the only reason they would give is that it enhances recovery, though that's the word they use with anything supplemental.If you ask the supplement companies about BCAA, they may use certain other common statements like recovery, reduces muscle damage, increases muscle growth, etc. But the reality is something different and won't be easily digested by the BCAA lovers.

Amino Acids

• Leucine
• Isoleucine
• Valine

They are called as branched chain, as they are the only whose chemical structure has a branched side chain, of the total nine essential amino acids. 

BCAA is diffrent from other amino acids because when we consume it, they directly go into the blood stream.

Having whey? Then no BCAA

Well if you are consuming whey protein and your overall protein intake is adequate then there is no need to take BCAA.BCAA supplementation has shown to be ineffective for healthy individuals who are consuming enough protein through other sources, be it whole foods or supplements like whey protein. 

SO if BCAA is not needed then why companies make it?

BCAA can be helpful for those who are vegetarians because a vegetarian diet does not include enough protein, but if your protein intake is enough or you are a non-vegetarian then BCAA in not needed

One more time BCAA can be helpful that is empty stomach or on a fasted state, studies have shown that taking BCAA on empty stomach can be helpful.