A belief prevails among popular culture and even within some health and high-performing athletic organizations that nutritional supplements are not regulated by the FDA. This understanding is simply not true. Don’t believe me? In a lecture presented by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), Dr. Chris Lockwood, an expert on sports nutrition and dietary… Read More >>>
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Essential and Branched-chain Amino Acids: Is One Option “Better?”
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) include leucine, isoleucine and valine—three of nine essential amino acids (EAAs) that the body cannot make on its own. Historically, BCAA supplements were held in high regard for their perceived impact on athletic performance. In recent years, BCAAs have come under fire for having little or no effect on aspects important… Read More >>>
