A protein-leucine supplement increases branched-chain amino acid and nitrogen turnover but not performance.

Nelson, Andre R

A protein-leucine supplement increases branched-chain amino acid and nitrogen turnover but not performance. [electronic resource] - Medicine and science in sports and exercise Jan 2012 - 57-68 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1530-0315

10.1249/MSS.0b013e3182290371 doi


Adult
Amino Acids, Branched-Chain--blood
Aminoisobutyric Acids--urine
Athletic Performance--physiology
Creatine Kinase--blood
Cross-Over Studies
Dietary Carbohydrates--administration & dosage
Dietary Proteins--administration & dosage
Dietary Supplements
Double-Blind Method
Humans
Leucine--administration & dosage
Male
Middle Aged
Muscle Strength--drug effects
Muscle, Skeletal--drug effects
Nitrogen--metabolism
Oxygen Consumption--physiology
Running--physiology