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Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are marketed to enhance muscular adaptations.
Practitioners should be aware that BCAA are commonly used with the belief they enhance muscle adaptations.
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Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are one of the most popular sports supplements, marketed under the premise that they enhance muscular adaptations.
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The claim is based on a narrative review of existing literature.
Source
Isolated Leucine and Branched-Chain Amino Acid Supplementation for Enhancing Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy: A Narrative Review
Daniel L. Plotkin et al. · International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism · 2021
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