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Health / Sat, 27 Apr 2024 The Indian Express

Fitness trainer claims ORS+lemon is what you need for strength during workouts: ‘I can vouch for it’

If you spend most of your time on social media, you must have come across viral videos of fitness trainer Nitesh Soni sharing easy health and workout tips. You will stop using BCAA. I can vouch for it,” said Soni. Before we answer the question, let’s first understand what BCAAs areBranch-chain amino acids, or BCAAs, are vital nutrients that the body gets from proteins in meals, particularly meat, dairy, and legumes. “Leucine, isoleucine, and valine are the three BCAAs that are essential for the synthesis of muscle proteins and the production of energy during exercise.

If you spend most of your time on social media, you must have come across viral videos of fitness trainer Nitesh Soni sharing easy health and workout tips. So did we: this time him talking about how a pocket-friendly packet of ORS (oral rehydration solution) mixed with a dash of lemon juice can aid muscle growth, prevent muscle fatigue, and help manage soreness — much like the expensive BCAA (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) do, on which many fitness addicts rely upon. “Take it for two days. You will stop using BCAA. I can vouch for it,” said Soni.

Before we answer the question, let’s first understand what BCAAs are

Branch-chain amino acids, or BCAAs, are vital nutrients that the body gets from proteins in meals, particularly meat, dairy, and legumes. “Leucine, isoleucine, and valine are the three BCAAs that are essential for the synthesis of muscle proteins and the production of energy during exercise. BCAA supplements are frequently used by bodybuilders and athletes to speed up muscle recovery, lessen pain after exercise, and possibly even improve performance,” said Dr Neeti Sharma, senior consultant – nutrition and dietitics at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram.

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