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Nutritional Intervention

Evidence suggests that leucine-enriched essential amino acid (EAA) supplementation improves muscle mass, strength and function. [3,4,5,6,7]

  1. High amount of fast proteins: for fast availability of leucine and other EAAs shown to effectively stimulate muscle protein synthesis [3,4]
  2. High amount of leucine (3g) in a mixture of EAAs (>10g) to effectively stimulate muscle protein synthesis [1,2,5]

A low caloric product with fast (whey) protein supports fast and high levels circulating essential amino acids in the blood.

A low caloric product with fast (whey) protein supports fast and high levels circulating essential amino acids in the blood

Image reference: Luiking, Y., et al., Clin Nutr 2010, 5(Supl 2): p. 102.

The Society on Sarcopenia, Cachexia and Wasting Disorders (SCWD) recommend leucine-enriched balanced amino acid supplementation to enhance muscle strength.

References

  1. Rolland, Y., et al., The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 2008. 12(7): p. 433-50.
  2. Visvanathan, R. Chapman, I. Maturitas 2010; 66(4): p. 383-388
  3. Cuthbertson, D., et al., FASEB J, 2005. 19(3): p. 422-4.
  4. Katsanos, C.S., et al., Am J of Physiol. Endocrinol and Metabol, 2006. 291(2): p. E381-7.
  5. Dangin, M., et al., J Nutr, 2002. 132(10): p. 3228S-33S.
  6. Pennings, B., et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 93(5): p. 997-1005.
  7. Paddon-Jones, D. and B.B. Rasmussen, Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care, 2009. 12(1): p. 86-90.