Amino Acids - Branched Chain
Overview
Branched Chain Amino Acids, Isoleucine, Leucine and Valine, are a group of Amino Acids with a branched side chain - the term branched-chain arises from the fact that BCAAs have carbon atoms that deviate (branch from) the main linear carbon backbone of the specific Branched Chain Amino Acid molecule.
Health Benefits of Branched Chain Amino Acids
Of the three Branched Chain Amino Acids, Leucine is now recognized as the most important/potent.
Cardiovascular System
BCAAs have been speculated to help prevent High Blood Pressure. Anecdotal Evidence
Immune System
BCAAs may inhibit the progression of Cancer - Liver. [1]
Metabolism
BCAAs may improve Athletic Performance. [2]
BCAAs may alleviate Cirrhosis of the Liver (when Cirrhosis is caused by chronic Alcohol consumption or exposure to Carbon Tetrachloride). [3]
BCAAs may help to minimize the body’s need to catabolize BCAAs from Muscles during Exercise by providing an alternate source of BCAAs for the body to convert to Alanine. Supplemental BCAAs also improve performance during Exercise. [4]
BCAAs may delay the onset of Fatigue in persons who undertake Exercise - Endurance. [5]
BCAAs may delay Fatigue. [6]
BCAAs may help to prevent Liver damage: [7]
BCAAs may protect the Liver from the damage caused by exposure to Carbon Tetrachloride.
BCAAs (combined with a Low-Calorie Diet) may facilitate weight loss in people afflicted with Obesity. [8]
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