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Evidence

Limited evidence

Common protocol5–10 g BCAA around exercise in many trials——

Protocols mapped

1 goal-specific

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Timing

Around training; complete protein is usually more useful

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Expected effect

Study-specific; commonly several weeks

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Primary uses

Muscle-protein-synthesis researchSoreness researchExercise nutrition

Watch for

Gastrointestinal discomfort is possible · Long-term safety data may be limited

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