What are the cons of BCAA supplements?
                                
                                
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                                A 2023 study showed that despite their popularity, BCAA supplements alone do not provide a sustained, maximal stimulus for muscle protein synthesis. This sheds light on the often-overlooked cons of BCAA supplements, which range from metabolic complications to gastrointestinal distress.