Worth it for an older guy to supplement BCAAs (or just leucine)?

Nutrition Q&A [Moderated]
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I’m 63, 6’ 3", 205 lbs, pretty untrained (just started Beginner Template, after SSNLP a couple of years ago).

Would it likely be worth it – in terms of noticeably impacting strength gains and/or improving recovery – for me to supplement with BCAAs?

I get about 160g protein across 4 meals a day. My first meal is plant-based (hemp, pea protein). After that, mostly animal protein, as well as 10 servings of veg / fruit, some grains, light on sugar / processed carbs.

Thanks.

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I don’t think it would be advantageous to supplement BCAAs in this situation, but I do think increasing your protein intake by another 20-40 grams would be good. Save for that, I have no qualms with your diet.

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Is this recommendation age-related?

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In the context of a vegetarian breakfast, relative training status, and total Calorie intake, yes.

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Glad you asked the followup question, Rob, cuz you got the good Dr. Feigenbaum to give us the background rationale.

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Thank you,
Rob