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What is Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)?

The phrase branched-chain amino acids or BCAA is sometimes used to refer to the amino acids having aliphatic side-chains that are non-linear. BCAA’s are currently used clinically to aid in the recovery of burn victims, as well as for supplementation for strength athletes.

Reported Purpose & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Purpose # of patients
# of patients with evaluations Efficacy
Major
Moderate
Slight
None
Can’t tell
Improve flexibility/strength 2 0
General health 2 0
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) 1 0
Walking problems 1 0
Other 1 0

See all 3 patients currently taking Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)

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Reported Dosages

  2 tab(s) daily 1,000 mg daily 2,000 mg daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Reported Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Taking Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 1   Doctor's advice: 50%
Course of treatment ended 1   Course of treatment ended: 50%

See all 2 patients who’ve stopped taking Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)

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Currently Taking Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)

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Stopped Taking Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)

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Report created on May 28, 2012.