The effect of branched-chain amino acid on muscle damage markers and performance following strenuous exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Khemtong C, et al.
Published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Abstract
Systematic review and meta-analysis of BCAA effects on muscle damage markers and performance.
Key Findings
BCAA supplementation reduced creatine kinase and soreness at some timepoints but did not consistently improve subsequent exercise performance.
Conclusions
BCAAs affect damage markers more than functional performance recovery.
Limitations
Mixed populations and protocols; performance outcomes heterogeneous.
Supplements Studied
BCAA supplementation reduced creatine kinase and soreness at some timepoints but did not consistently improve subsequent exercise performance.
Outcomes Measured
BCAA supplementation reduced creatine kinase and soreness at some timepoints but did not consistently improve subsequent exercise performance.
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