Journal article
Leucine Metabolites Do Not Enhance Training-induced Performance or Muscle Thickness
Abstract
Leucine metabolites, α-hydroxyisocaproic acid (α-HICA) and β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (calcium, HMB-Ca and free acid, HMB-FA), have been proposed to augment resistance training-induced changes in body composition and performance.
PURPOSE: We aimed to conduct a double-blind randomized controlled pragmatic trial to evaluate the effects of off-the-shelf leucine metabolite supplements of α-HICA, HMB-FA, and HMB-Ca on resistance training-induced …
Authors
Teixeira FJ; Matias CN; Monteiro CP; Valamatos MJ; Reis JF; Tavares F; Batista A; Domingos C; Alves F; Sardinha LB
Journal
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 56–64
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
January 2019
DOI
10.1249/mss.0000000000001754
ISSN
0195-9131
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdultAthletic PerformanceBiomarkersBody CompositionCaproatesCreatine KinaseDietary SupplementsDouble-Blind MethodHuman Growth HormoneHumansHydrocortisoneInsulin-Like Growth Factor IMaleMiddle AgedMuscle StrengthMuscle, SkeletalPerformance-Enhancing SubstancesResistance TrainingValeratesYoung Adult