Branched chain amino acids (BCAA: leucine, valine, isoleucine) have key physiological
roles in the regulation of protein synthesis, metabolism, food intake and aging. Many studies …

The proportion of humans suffering from age‐related diseases is increasing around the
world, and creative solutions are needed to promote healthy longevity. Recent work has …

Low-protein diets promote health and longevity in diverse species. Restriction of the
branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) leucine, isoleucine, and valine recapitulates many of …

Objectives Protein supplements can improve the loss of muscle in older people. However,
existing reviews have pooled supplements from amino acids to food products together to …

Here an overview of the special issue “Amino acid nutrition and metabolism in health and
disease” is given. In addition to several comprehensive and timely reviews, this issue had …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of characteristics of whey protein
hydrolysates (WPHs) on energy metabolism in exercise mice. Results showed that high …

Simple Summary Worldwide, overweight and obesity are an ever-increasing problem.
Insulin resistance is often associated with obesity and is a precursor to a range of other …

As a key macronutrient and source of essential macromolecules, dietary protein plays a
significant role in health. For many years, protein-rich diets have been recommended as …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-associated neurodegenerative disease. As the
population ages, the increasing prevalence of AD threatens massive healthcare costs in the …

Background Existing research provides conflicting evidence regarding the relationship
between estimated branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) intake and metabolic, glycemic …