Effects of protein and amino acid supplementation on muscle protein metabolism in relation to exercise

Exercise promotes protein and amino acid breakdown in skeletal muscle. Proper nutrient intake in relation to exercise is thus important to maintain or build up skeletal muscle. It has been demonstrated that supplementation of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) before exercise has beneficial effects...

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Main Authors: Yoshiharu Shimomura, Yasuyuki Kitaura, Noriko Shimomura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpfsm/1/2/1_219/_pdf/-char/en