Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are one of the most popular sports supplements,
marketed under the premise that they enhance muscular adaptations. Despite their …

Nutrition usually makes a small but potentially valuable contribution to successful
performance in elite athletes, and dietary supplements can make a minor contribution to this …

Dietary supplements, especially protein, are used by athletes to achieve the exercise and
training daily demands, and have been receiving research focus on their role regarding …

We sought to determine the effects of L-leucine (LEU) or different protein supplements
standardized to LEU (~ 3.0 g/serving) on changes in body composition, strength, and …

Background and objective Aging is a physiological process known to produce changes in
body composition, affecting the musculature and leading to decreased muscle strength …

Maintaining skeletal muscle mass is important for improving muscle strength and function.
Hence, maximizing lean body mass (LBM) is the primary goal for both elite athletes and …

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are oxidized in the muscle and result in stimulating
anabolic signals—which in return may optimize performance, body composition and …

Muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and muscle protein breakdown (MPB) are influenced
through dietary protein intake and physical (in) activity, which it follows, regulate skeletal …

Despite increasing awareness of plant-based diets for health and athletic performance,
athletes are cautioned that careful dietary monitoring is necessary. Whether commonly …

Maintaining muscle quality throughout life is crucial to human health and well-being. Muscle
is the most extensive form of protein storage in the human body; skeletal muscle mass is …