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Does Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) Help With Muscle Preservation?

High-leucine BCAA supplementation reduces muscle mass loss in critically ill patients over 10 days.

Moderate Evidence

Evidence Summary

High-leucine BCAA supplementation reduces muscle mass loss in critically ill patients over 10 days.

Effective Dose

40g/day (19g leucine)

Supporting Studies

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PMID 41325937

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