Branched-Chain Amino Acids

The branched-chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, and valine) constitute approx one-third of skeletal muscle protein. Research has shown that of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), leucine plays the most significant role in stimulating protein synthesis. This suggests amino acid supplementation may be advantageous for the exercising individual.
A few studies have reported that [...]