Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)

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A group of three essential amino acids, with leucine being the most potent. While popular as a sports supplement, their effectiveness, when already on a high-protein diet, is largely considered negligible, making them 'closer to the useless end' except for the leucine component.

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Stuart Phillips, PhD, on Building Muscle with Resistance Exercise and Reassessing Protein Intake

Stuart Phillips, PhD, on Building Muscle with Resistance Exercise and Reassessing Protein Intake

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A group of three essential amino acids, with leucine being the most potent. While popular as a sports supplement, their effectiveness, when already on a high-protein diet, is largely considered negligible, making them 'closer to the useless end' except for the leucine component.