Ridecamp: Re: [RC] [RC] B.C.A.A. Complex

I don't know, Tom.  E'lytes, probiotics, and Maalox are to alleviate medical
conditions primarily...in fact, from what I understand, some of them are
administered by vets.  Whether BCAA's will reach that point, I don't know.
>From a purely scientific standpoint, I don't think there's enough research
data available at this point for them to make the call one way or another.
That is why I'm so suspicious about the motives behind marketing them.  The
fact that they are being heavily promoted as a performance enhancer bugs me.
I think at this point the best call to make is "when in doubt, don't use
them".  At least, that would be my approach to it.  Others may see it the
other way round.

Personally, I can't see that they're gonna make that much difference in
getting muscle tissue repaired during the ride anyway, which seems to be the
main thrust of advertising that I've seen.  I'm simply evaluating them on
the basis of what I know about the science of nutrition and physiology.  I
don't see them as being something that's necessary to prevent serious health
consequences, as in the case of elytes.

I think as long as BCAA's are being marketed as performance enhancers, they
would be considered prohibited, at least in my interpretation of the rule.
But then, the ultimate call on that should come from the BOD.


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