'we Do Science' - The Guru Performance Podcast

Episode 158 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "BCAA Supplementation for Enhancing Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy" with Professor Kevin Tipton (The Institute of Performance Nutrition, UK).Discussion Topics Include:Overview of Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) as a popular supplement in sport and exercise nutritionBCAA s integral importance for skeletal muscle protein metabolismPhysiological roles and characteristics of BCAAs, EAAs, and Leucine in enhancing muscular strength and hypertrophyThe data and evidence on BCAAs: the early rodent data vs human studiesThe many important factors that may influence findings on this topicFrom science to practice: summaries and conclusionsPodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:Isolated Leucine and Branched-Chain Amino Acid Supplementation for Enhancing Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy: A Narrative ReviewBranched-Chain Amino A