Forbes Health
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6th February 2023
What Are BCAA Supplements—And Are They Effective For Building Muscle?
Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as building blocks for protein synthesis, which is important for building and maintaining muscle. There are a few foods that contain all of the essential amino acids your body needs, including beef, fish, chicken, poultry, dairy, eggs and soy. There are three branch chain amino acids (BCAAs)—leucine, isoleucine and valine—that are especially critical for skeletal muscle function. Leucine plays a significant role in muscle protein synthesis while isole