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LA ingestion increased plasma leucine and tryptophan concentrations relative to CP (P < 0.001).
Endurance athletes may benefit from LA supplementation to enhance amino acid availability post-exercise.
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LA ingestion increased plasma leucine (P < 0.001) and tryptophan concentrations (P < 0.001) relative to CP.
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Based on the randomized, crossover trial design.
Source
Lactalbumin, Not Collagen, Augments Muscle Protein Synthesis with Aerobic Exercise
Sara Y. Oikawa et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2019
DOI 10.1249/mss.0000000000002253
rct · n=11Cited 35×
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