Effects of alfa-hydroxy-isocaproic acid on body composition, DOMS and performance in athletes

• Main Authors: Karila Tuomo AM (Author), Puurtinen Risto (Author), Hulmi Juha J (Author), Ojala Tuomo (Author), Mero Antti A (Author), Seppälä Timo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Alfa-Hydroxy-isocaproic acid (HICA) is an end product of leucine metabolism in human tissues such as muscle and connective tissue. According to the clinical and experimental studies, HICA can be considered as an anti-catabolic substa...