Researchers have concluded that supplementation with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may help fight obesity. BCAAs are the amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine.
Researchers in a study measured the diets of 4,429 Asian, European, and U. S. men and women, aged 40 to 59, who were free of diabetes.
Compared to those with the least BCAAs in the diet, those with the highest levels were 30% less likely to be obese.
According to the researchers, leucine stimulates the anti-hunger hormone leptin and promotes insulin secretion, lowering blood sugar.
Isoleucine stabilizes and regulates blood sugar and, together with valine, helps repair muscle tissue and increase energy.
BCAAs are found in many plant and animal based foods and the estimated average daily requirement for adults, per pound of body weight is, 15 mg of leucine, 7 mg of isoleucine, and 9 mg of valine.
BCAAs may be purchased at most drug stores.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
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