OK.
EAA = Essential Amino Acids.
They are in Whey. At this time I do not see a product that I could recommend that is not loaded with crap or overpriced.
Creating could only be taken an hour before you train.
L-Arganine would ideally be taken before bed, but certainly not anywhere near training (while it has benefits taken alone, it has been shown to lower the desireable hormonal response to training when taken near training)
and you should avoid NO products with stimulants.
Whey you would take 30 minutes before you train and immediatly after you cool down.
If you are looking for optimal anabolic response, then consider getting carbs both 30 minutes pre and immediatly post workout with th whey as well.
Roughly (both pre and post)
0.2 grams of carbs per pound of bodyweight
0.1 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight
You could sip or take BCAA during the workout if you want even more kick. About 3-5 grams (1 tsp.)
For even more anti-catabolism you want a diluted
glucose drink (1:8 or about 12% by volume such as 25 grams of glucose in 8 ounces of water) with perhaps some BCAAs (~3-5 grams) in it.
If you are sensative to carbs/sugars, then pay slose attention to your response to the carbs...reduce or drop if necessary.
Beta Alanine you take in devided doses to maintain carnosine levels in muscle.
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