Should you take protein when starting to workout?

Drinking protein before a workout can kickstart any muscle protein synthesis that will take place during your workout. Because muscle protein synthesis can actually increase for as long as 3 hours after taking protein, you will benefit from elevated blood amino acids during your workout, as well as after.

When should you take BCAA?

Use anytime – before, during, and after workouts.

BCAAs can be taken before, during, and after workouts to rapidly increase amino acid levels in the bloodstream, promote protein synthesis, and prevent muscle protein breakdown.