Guest Post Courtesy of the Progressive Health Blog
Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) are made up of the three essential amino acids, leucine, isoleucine, and valine. BCAAs are not produced in the b
ody and must be obtained in the diet, to be used in the synthesis of many vital body proteins. Now research reports that BCAAs may reduce the risk of obesity and protect against weight gain. The study authors suggest that BCAAs may stimulate hormones that regulate energy balance and glucose metabolism.
The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition , investigated the association of dietary BCAA intake and the risk of obesity. Researchers from Japan, China, the UK and the US analyzed data of 4,429 nondiabetic adults enrolled in the INTERMAP Study (International Study of Macro-Micronutrients and Blood Pressure). Dietary questionnaires obtained from the participants were analyzed for BCAAs and protein. The researchers found that participants with the highest BCAA intake had the lowest risk of obesity
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