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Published in: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Poster presentation

Effects of sub-chronic branched chain amino acid supplementation on markers of muscle damage and performance variables following 1 week of rigorous weight training

Authors: Petey Mumford, Wesley C Kephart, Anna E McCloskey, Angelia M Holland, Joshua J Shake, C Brooks Mobley, Kaelin C Young, Jordan R Moon, Michael D Roberts

Published in: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition | Special Issue 1/2015

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We investigated the efficacy of supplementing a branched chain amino acid (BCAA- 3g/d L-Leucine, 1g/d L-Isoleucine and 2g/d L-Valine) supplement compared to a carbohydrate (CHO) control drink in terms of attenuating markers of muscle damage in addition to preserving performance markers following 3 days of intense weight training. …
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Title
Effects of sub-chronic branched chain amino acid supplementation on markers of muscle damage and performance variables following 1 week of rigorous weight training
Authors
Petey Mumford
Wesley C Kephart
Anna E McCloskey
Angelia M Holland
Joshua J Shake
C Brooks Mobley
Kaelin C Young
Jordan R Moon
Michael D Roberts
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1550-2783-12-S1-P29

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