Branched-chain amino acids: benefits by goal, the dosage that worked, and the supplements ranked
What the 58 human studies of branched-chain amino acids we graded show for each goal, the dose that worked, and the products that hold it. This page is educational, not medical advice.
Branched-chain amino acids benefits, by goal: what the studies show
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1 of these 58 human studies gave branched-chain amino acids by drip, not by mouth.
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle and Strength | 58 |
Branched-chain amino acids supplements, ranked by the human studies
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Branched-chain amino acids dosage: how much per day
The dose that worked in the studies, and the upper limit
The studies taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 150 mg to 40 g a day.
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Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →