New research pinpoints faulty branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) metabolism as a driving force behind sarcopenia, highlighting a potential pathway to slow muscle deterioration and improve aging health.

BCAAs have been found to play a role in not only protein synthesis but also glucose metabolism, fat metabolism, and cell signaling. Valine is considered glucogenic, which means it can be used to ...

Although previous studies have underlined the importance of branched-chain aminoacids (BCAA) in normal pregnancy, little is known with regard to the metabolism of BCAA in diabetic pregnancy.