Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), including leucine (Leu), isoleucine (Ile), and valine
(Val), play critical roles in the regulation of energy homeostasis, nutrition metabolism, gut …

The branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) are leucine, valine and isoleucine. A multi-million
dollar industry of nutritional supplements has grown around the concept that dietary …

With the increased consumer demand for nutritional foods, it is important to develop value-
added products, which will not only catch the attention of a wider consumer group but also …

Skeletal muscle supports locomotion and serves as the largest site of postprandial glucose
disposal; thus it is a critical organ for physical and metabolic health. Skeletal muscle mass is …

Context Sarcopenia is a progressive and generalized skeletal muscle disorder associated
with an increased risk of adverse outcomes such as falls, disability, and death. The Belgian …

With an ageing population, dietary approaches to promote health and independence later in
life are needed. In part, this can be achieved by maintaining muscle mass and strength as …

Skeletal muscle is an integral body tissue playing key roles in strength, performance,
physical function, and metabolic regulation. It is essential for athletes to ensure that they …

Skeletal muscle mass is regulated by a balance between muscle protein synthesis (MPS)
and muscle protein breakdown (MPB). In healthy humans, MPS is more sensitive (varying 4 …

There exists a large body of scientific evidence to support protein intakes in excess of the
recommended dietary allowance (RDA)(0.8 g protein/kg/day) to promote the retention of …

Abstract Position statement: The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) provides an
objective and critical review of the mechanisms and use of probiotic supplementation to …