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Oral Branched-Chain Amino Acids Supplementation in Athletes: A Systematic Review

This systematic review analyzed 24 studies to assess the effects of oral branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) supplementation on athletic performance, body composition, recovery, and biochemical responses. The findings indicated that while BCAAs can activate anabolic signaling pathways, their benefits on performance and body composition are negligible. Some studies reported that

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Can Magnesium Enhance Exercise Performance?

This 2017 systematic review examined the effects of magnesium (Mg) on exercise performance, analyzing both animal and human studies. The findings suggest that magnesium supplementation can enhance physical performance by improving glucose availability, reducing lactate accumulation, and supporting muscle energy metabolism. In human studies, higher magnesium status correlated with better

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The Effects of BCAAs on Insulin Resistance in Athletes

This review article, The Effects of BCAAs on Insulin Resistance in Athletes (Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology, 2019;65(5):383-389, DOI: 10.3177/jnsv.65.383), explores how branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) affect insulin resistance in different tissues and under varying conditions. It explains that BCAA catabolic intermediates, such as 3-hydroxy-isobutyrate from valine, promote lipid

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