Ranging from 4-6g per serving in most protein supplements, BCAA stands for branched-chain amino acids, and are essential nutrients which the body does not produce on its own.

Unlike other amino acids, the branched chain amino acids are oxidised by muscle cells to provide a source of cellular energy known as ATP. It has been shown that BCAA metabolism is significantly ...

Valproic acid (VPA), formally 2-propylpentanoic acid, is a low–molecular weight branched-chain fatty acid. It is a derivative of valeric (pentanoic) acid1, which occurs naturally in valerian ...

Branched-chain amino acids differently modulate catabolic and anabolic states in mammals: a pharmacological point of view. British Journal of Pharmacology. DOI: 10.1111/bph.13624 ...

A new study in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma found a significant reduction in total symptom score and faster return to physical activity among adolescents and young adults ...

Fish is of particular interest because it is a rich source of the long chain omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which have anti-inflammatory properties.