Effect of a 40-weeks multicomponent exercise program and branched chain amino acids supplementation on functional fitness and mental health in frail older persons

Caldo-Silva, Adriana; Furtado, Guilherme Eustáquio; Chupel, Matheus Uba; Letieri, Rubens Vinícius; Valente, Pedro Afonso; Farhang, Maryam; Barros, Marcelo P.; Bachi, André Luís Lacerda; Marzetti, Emanuele; Teixeira, Ana Maria; Massart, Alain

doi:10.1016/j.exger.2021.111592

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“…In addition, good (n = 1824), like (n = 1650), and great (n = 1211), which are the most-used words in video comments, support this finding. The investigated comments could be related to the potential effects of BCAAs, such as activating protein synthesis, reducing soreness, enhancing cognitive activity, boosting immunity, and improving endurance capacity [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ]. In fact, the words protein (n = 3378) and muscle (n = 1422) are often emphasized in video comments.…”

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“…In fact, the words protein (n = 3378) and muscle (n = 1422) are often emphasized in video comments. However, no research or consensus has been carried out to provide a guideline regarding conscious consuming of BCAAs [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ]. Therefore, this situation may be related to scientific gaps in social media platforms on sports nutrition.…”

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“…Commercial BCAA supplements are commonly preferred in sports activities due to their muscle-related effects. BCAAs are claimed to have several functions as an ergogenic aid in sports, such as increasing muscle mass by activating protein synthesis, strengthening immunity, reducing soreness, improving cognitive function, and enhancing endurance capacity [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ]. However, there are not enough studies in the literature to confirm most of these claims [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…BCAAs are claimed to have several functions as an ergogenic aid in sports, such as increasing muscle mass by activating protein synthesis, strengthening immunity, reducing soreness, improving cognitive function, and enhancing endurance capacity [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ]. However, there are not enough studies in the literature to confirm most of these claims [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ]. For instance, a double-blind controlled randomized study showed that 21 g of BCAA supplementation over a week does not enhance vertical jump performance in professional volleyball players [ 11 ].…”

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The Evaluation of Videos about Branched-Chain Amino Acids Supplements on YouTube™: A Multi-Approach Study

Günalan

Turhan

Çavak

et al. 2022

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Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are one of the most controversial ergogenic aids in terms of effectiveness and safety. This study aimed to evaluate the quality and reliability of BCAA supplements related to English videos on YouTubeä and to synthesize with the sentiment–emotion analysis of comments on videos. The content analysis of the information on videos was evaluated with the use of DISCERN, Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark criteria, and Global Quality Score (GQS). In addition, word cloud and sentiment and emotional analysis of comments in videos were performed with the R package. As a result, the mean ± standard error values of DISCERN, JAMA, and GQS scores of all videos were 29.27 ± 1.97, 1.95 ± 0.12, and 2.13 ± 0.17, respectively. It was found that advertisement-free videos have a significantly higher DISCERN and GQS score than advertisement-included videos (p < 0.05). A moderately significant positive correlation was determined between DISCERN score of video content and the positive sentiment of video comments (rs: 0.400, p = 0.002). In conclusion, it was determined that BCAA-related YouTubeä videos have mostly very poor quality in terms of content and that videos with higher quality may receive positive comments from viewers according to the DISCERN instrument.

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The Evaluation of Videos about Branched-Chain Amino Acids Supplements on YouTube™: A Multi-Approach Study

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“…This means that diet, rather than endogenous synthesis, is the major significant source of BCAAs for humans [ 12 ]. BCAAs are known to maintain protein synthesis, energy production, and the synthesis of many neurotransmitters [ 13 ]. Numerous reports have linked BCAAs with age-related loss of physical function, commonly measured by handgrip strength, gait speeds, and repeated chair rises [ 14 ].…”

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Association between Branched-Chain Amino Acid Intake and Physical Function among Chinese Community-Dwelling Elderly Residents

Liao

et al. 2022

Nutrients

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This study aimed to evaluate the potential associations of dietary BCAAs (isoleucine, leucine, and valine) with physical function in the elderly Chinese population. A validated semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire and anthropometric and physical function measurements were used to collect data. We modeled trends in physical function indicators for BCAA quartiles using multivariate linear regression models. Among 4336 (43.97% men) participants aged 72.73 ± 5.48 years, a higher dietary intake of BCAAs was positively associated with increased handgrip strength (all p trends < 0.001), shorter times for 4-m fast walking (all p trends < 0.001) and repeated chair rises (all p trends < 0.001). No linear association was found between subtypes of amino acids and any physical functions (all p trends > 0.05). Individuals in the highest quartiles of BCAA intake had a reduced risk of developing low muscle strength, and the multiadjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) for women and men were 0.50 (0.38–0.65) and 0.67 (0.50–0.91), respectively. Similarly, higher BCAA consumption was associated with a lower risk of developing low physical performance (4-m walking speed: OR = 0.68 [0.50–0.93]; repeated chair rises: OR = 0.66 [0.54–0.81]). Higher dietary BCAA intake might be beneficial for physical function in the elderly population.

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Effect of exercise detraining in cognitive functions of older adults: A systematic review

Ferreira,

Krajnak,

Paludo

et al. 2024

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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Effect of a 40-weeks multicomponent exercise program and branched chain amino acids supplementation on functional fitness and mental health in frail older persons

Cited by 12 publications

References 52 publications

The Evaluation of Videos about Branched-Chain Amino Acids Supplements on YouTube™: A Multi-Approach Study

The Evaluation of Videos about Branched-Chain Amino Acids Supplements on YouTube™: A Multi-Approach Study

Association between Branched-Chain Amino Acid Intake and Physical Function among Chinese Community-Dwelling Elderly Residents

Effect of exercise detraining in cognitive functions of older adults: A systematic review

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