June 2017 PMID 28638350

Branched-Chain Amino Acid Ingestion Stimulates Muscle Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis following Resistance Exercise in Humans.

Sarah R Jackman, Oliver C Witard, Andrew Philp, Gareth A Wallis, Keith Baar, Kevin D Tipton

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187
Peak: 19 in Apr 2021
across 6 sources since Mar 2019

Extended reach

1,276,060
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Total likes

7,987

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698,324

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight various opinions on BCAA supplementation, with one user noting that BCAAs alone can lead to a 22% increase in muscle protein synthesis, while others like @soyunverde argue that whole proteins are superior. Posts use phrases like 'save your money' and 'much of the discussion,' showing skepticism and depth of engagement with the research outcomes, contributing to the overall mixed sentiment.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The responses show mixed views, with some agreeing on the benefits of BCAAs while others emphasize the need for a complete protein source.

InterestModerate interest

Several posts reflect moderate interest in the topic, highlighting the relevance of the publication to ongoing discussions about supplementation.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users engage at a moderate level, referencing specific studies and scientific concepts but also expressing skepticism about BCAA efficacy without other amino acids.

ImpactModerate impact

The perceived impact is acknowledged, but many discussions suggest that the conclusions may not significantly change current understanding or practices in muscle supplementation.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how consuming branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) affects muscle protein synthesis after resistance exercise in young men.
  • Participants ingested either BCAA or a placebo after exercise, with their muscle protein synthesis and signaling pathways measured through blood samples and muscle biopsies.
  • Results showed that BCAA intake led to a significant increase in muscle protein synthesis and activation of key signaling proteins compared to the placebo group.

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Asker Jeukendrup
@Jeukendrup · X

FREE download: BCAA ingestion stimulates muscle myofibrillar protein synthesis @s_r_jackman @OllyWitard @proftipper @MuscleScience @gareth_wallis https://t.co/1BILnjxno9 https://t.co/vYvmAhqVwd

Aug 17, 2020 · 68 likes · 19 shares · 66,197 followers View post →
Kevin Tipton
@proftipper · X

Listen to me ramble about the usefulness of BCAA supplements (spoiler alert, I say save your money). Much of discussion based on our (w @BradSchoenfeld) recent review https://t.co/SKODocnGiB and this study led by @s_r_jackman @OllyWitard https://t.co/Cmgl2Z25La https://t.co/5sYBc9BGkM

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Asker Jeukendrup
@Jeukendrup · X

FREE download: BCAA ingestion stimulates muscle myofibrillar protein synthesis @s_r_jackman @OllyWitard @proftipper @MuscleScience @gareth_wallis https://t.co/1BILnjxno9 https://t.co/njwo4Gk0QY

Dec 21, 2020 · 47 likes · 11 shares · 66,197 followers View post →
Asker Jeukendrup
@Jeukendrup · X

FREE download: BCAA ingestion stimulates muscle myofibrillar protein synthesis @s_r_jackman @OllyWitard @proftipper @MuscleScience @gareth_wallis https://t.co/1BILnjxno9 https://t.co/dyMiv4yd4h

Oct 19, 2020 · 46 likes · 18 shares · 66,197 followers View post →
Kevin Tipton
@proftipper · X

Nice study @27CJ & co. https://t.co/3RadwQmILl These results in older men consistent with the notion that BCAA stimulate MPS but response of MPS is limited without other EAA shown earlier in young men by us https://t.co/Cmgl2Z25La & others https://t.co/mPpzeUYXzP

Jun 29, 2019 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 18,253 followers View post →
*Moon*
@Luna_Mfitnesss · X

Suplementacion con BCAAS La síntesis proteica aumentó en un 22% a diferencia de los que no tomaron nada,sin embargo, fue 50% menos la síntesis proteica que los que se suplementario con alguna fuente de proteína que contenía la misma cantidad de bcaas.

Apr 29, 2021 · 12 likes · 11,901 followers View post →

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The Truth About BCAAs and Muscle Protein Synthesis

This video explores BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) including leucine, valine, and isoleucine, and their role in muscle protein synthesis. Research indicates the anabolic effects of BCAAs may be overstated…

Jay Wang · Oct 28, 2020 5,201 views
Akiva ben Yosef
@yosef_akiva · X

@Budakulu1453 Aga muscle growth için gerekli 20 amino asit var. BCAA'lar sadece üçünü oluşturuyor (valin, lösin, isolosin). BCAA takviyesi ile ağırlık idmanı kas gelişimi %22 artıyor ( bknz. https://t.co/0pLbGrreOr ) bu okay ama diğer esansiyel amino asitleri tamamlarsan gelişim daha hızlı. https://t.co/a7KXW3LmpR

Oct 26, 2023 · 4,406 followers View post →
В чем дело, док?
@smokeme_please · X

Важно добавить, что незаменимых аминокислот 9. При соблюдении правильной диеты ни BCAA, ни EAA не нужны https://t.co/O3U8kAzJoi

Jun 23, 2023 · 682 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

- In qualitative terms, this increase (15%) was similar to the 22% increase in MyoPS with BCAA ingestion alone compared to a nonenergetic placebo reported in a previous study. Ref: https://t.co/fqu2hRRVQG

May 27, 2023 · 19,101 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

- Ingestion of BCAA alone is likely to enhance the muscle protein synthesis response to resistance exercise. Ref: https://t.co/fqu2hRRVQG

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Nautil
@NautilHealth · X

Study 2

Nov 28, 2022 · 18 followers View post →
∆.R.∆.M
@aramh4ck · X

@soyunverde Es mejor suplementar con proteina whey que contiene todos los aminoacidos, hay varios estudios que demuestran que es mejor ingerir proteina que aminoacidos para estimular la sintesis proteica. https://t.co/WkoYLgdUkv

Jul 22, 2022 · 1 like · 31,362 followers View post →
Pathik Joshi
@pathikj80 · X

Human studies clearly show tht BCAA ingestion activates the mTOR pathway, but the absence of other 6 EAAs don't seem to be giving any benefits in terms of muscle growth or maintenance. Further, the MPS trigger response thru BCAA.. Ref: https://t.co/hbAMcrHkcD Cntd..

Mar 28, 2022 · 3,240 followers View post →
*Moon*
@Luna_Mfitnesss · X

Suplementacion con BCAAS La síntesis proteica aumentó en un 22% a diferencia de los que no tomaron nada,sin embargo, fue 50% menos la síntesis proteica que los que se suplementario con alguna fuente de proteína que contenía la misma cantidad de bcaas.

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BSc (Hons) Applied Sport, Health & Exercise
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Kevin Tipton
@proftipper · X

Listen to me ramble about the usefulness of BCAA supplements (spoiler alert, I say save your money). Much of discussion based on our (w @BradSchoenfeld) recent review https://t.co/SKODocnGiB and this study led by @s_r_jackman @OllyWitard https://t.co/Cmgl2Z25La https://t.co/5sYBc9BGkM

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Kevin Tipton
@proftipper · X

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@Jeukendrup · X

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Aug 17, 2020 · 68 likes · 19 shares · 66,197 followers View post →
とり@りはそく リハビリ ブログ
@rehasoku · X

BCAA摂取をした群は、プラセボ群と比較して筋原繊維合成量が22%増加するそう。 ホエイタンパクと合わせて摂取できるといいですね

Jul 26, 2020 · 63 followers View post →
Haha__93
@Haha__931 · X

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Apr 25, 2020 · 141 shares · 17 followers View post →
International Protein Board
@ProteinBoard · X

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Oliver Witard
@OllyWitard · X

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Jun 29, 2019 · 4 shares · 5,648 followers View post →
Cas Fuchs, PhD
@27CJ · X

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Jun 29, 2019 · 4 shares · 707 followers View post →
Kevin Tipton
@proftipper · X

Nice study @27CJ & co. https://t.co/3RadwQmILl These results in older men consistent with the notion that BCAA stimulate MPS but response of MPS is limited without other EAA shown earlier in young men by us https://t.co/Cmgl2Z25La & others https://t.co/mPpzeUYXzP

Jun 29, 2019 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 18,253 followers View post →
Randi Boleman
@rboleman · X

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Mar 10, 2019 · 3 shares · 136 followers View post →
Eric Rawson, Ph.D.
@EricRawsonPhD · X

RT @proftipper: same message following exercise... https://t.co/Cmgl2Z25La https://t.co/ZnocBjl7bV

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Kevin Tipton
@proftipper · X

same message following exercise... https://t.co/Cmgl2Z25La https://t.co/ZnocBjl7bV

Mar 10, 2019 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 18,253 followers View post →