ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2023
Empowering frail older adults: multicomponent elastic-band exercises and BCAA supplementation unleash physical health and preserve haematological biomarkers.
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- Effectiveness of Nutritional Interventions in Pre-Frail or Frail Older Adults: A Scoping Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- The role of protein quality and amino acid composition in preventing sarcopenia and functional decline in older adults.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Effects of 24 weeks of collagen supplementation in active adults: Impact on body composition, neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory fitness.Biology of sport · 2025Article
- Effects of branched-chain amino acids on the muscle-brain metabolic axis: enhancing energy metabolism and neurological functions, and endurance exercise in aging-related conditions.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Review
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- The Effect of Exercise Program Interventions on Frailty, Clinical Outcomes, and Biomarkers in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Nutritional strategies for improving sarcopenia outcomes in older adults: A narrative review.Pharmacology research & perspectives · 2024Review
- Effects of Multidomain Interventions on Sarcopenia.JAR life · 2024Review
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Abstract
The effectiveness of Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) supplementation on enhancing exercise performance in both young and older adults remains a topic of debate. Recent research suggests that BCAAs combined with regular exercise might have an impact on human erythropoiesis, blood dynamics, and iron homeostasis. Given the increasing longevity of the global population, it is crucial to investigate the potential benefits of BCAA supplementation and regular exercise as non-pharmacological interventions for improving the overall health of frail older adults. To assess the influence of a 40-week multicomponent exercise intervention (MEP) combined BCCA supplementation on the haematological indicators of frail older adults (83-93 years old) residing in nursing homes. A prospective, naturalistic, controlled clinical trial employing an intervention-washout-intervention was conducted for this purpose. The study included four experimental groups: MEP plus BCAA supplementation (MEP + BCAA,
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