Exercise-induced muscle damage is reduced in resistance-trained males by branched chain amino acids: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study

• Main Authors: Howatson Glyn (Author), Hoad Michael (Author), Goodall Stuart (Author), Tallent Jamie (Author), Bell Phillip G (Author), French Duncan N (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2012-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It is well documented that exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) decreases muscle function and causes soreness and discomfort. Branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation has been shown to increase protein synthesis and decrease...