The use of BCAA to decrease delayed-onset muscle soreness after a single bout of exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Weber MG, Dias SS, de Angelis TR, Fernandes EV
Published in Amino Acids
Methodology
Systematic review of 10 randomized clinical trials (9 meta-analysed) of BCAA supplementation for delayed-onset muscle soreness after a single damaging exercise session.
Key Findings
Seven trials found BCAA reduced soreness at 24-72 hours, mainly at doses up to 255 mg/kg/day in trained subjects with mild to moderate damage.
Conclusions
BCAA may blunt soreness in specific conditions, but protocols are inconsistent.
Limitations
High variability in training status, dose and damage protocol; small trials.
Outcomes Measured
Seven studies demonstrated that BCAA reduced DOMS after 24 to 72 h.
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Disclosures
Funding
Not reported
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