Sex-Based Effects of Branched-Chain Amino Acids on Strength Training Performance and Body Composition
These results underscore the effectiveness of BCAA supplementation in enhancing muscle recovery, reducing fatigue, and improving strength. This study also highlights sex-specific responses, with women benefiting more in terms of DOMS and fatigue reduction, while men experienced greater strength gains, suggesting a need for tailored supplementation strategies.
Authors
- Santo Marsigliante (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6535-3286)
- Antonella Muscella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2822-9929)
- Maurizio Felline
Institutions
- University of Salento (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sports
- Published
- 2024-10-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12100275
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.61