Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. BCAAs from non-grain sources were positively associated with handgrip strength (P<0.05). In determining the clinical prognosis of elderly patients, measuring handgrip strength has proven more effective than measuring...
Branched Chain Amino Acids Help Muscle Recovery
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Men given 20 grams of branched chain amino acids had 50% less muscle soreness after drop-jump testing. When muscles are used during exercise, they go through a range of motion that has them constantly lengthening (eccentric...
Amino Acids Found to Benefit Liver Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Rats supplemented with branched chain amino acids were 22% lower in liver damage than a control group. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over 100,000 cases of chronic liver disease in the United...
Branched-Chain Amino Acid Intake Linked To Obesity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study of 4429 patients indicated that, compared with those with the lowest 25% intake of branched-chain amino acids, those with the highest 25% of intake had a 30% reduced risk of obesity. In 2004, the National Health and Nutrition...
New Anti-Aging Supplement?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Mice supplemented with branched chain amino acids had a 12% increase in life span. The phrase “ anti-aging ” is defined by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine as the application of advanced biomedical technologies focused on...
Amino Acids Help Muscle Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Elderly patients given 22 grams of essential amino acids experienced a 22% increase in muscle strength. A health challenge that comes with age is the loss of muscle, a condition called sarcopenia. The Centers for Disease Control and...
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