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Decrements Of Muscle Protein Synthesis With Unloading Are Not Due To Insufficient Concentrations Of Intramuscular Leucine, Shaik T. Ullah, Kevin Shimkus, Yasaman Shirazi-Fard, Camilo Pohlenz, Jacqueline Perticone, Del Gatlin, Harry Hogan, James Fluckey
Decrements Of Muscle Protein Synthesis With Unloading Are Not Due To Insufficient Concentrations Of Intramuscular Leucine, Shaik T. Ullah, Kevin Shimkus, Yasaman Shirazi-Fard, Camilo Pohlenz, Jacqueline Perticone, Del Gatlin, Harry Hogan, James Fluckey
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Skeletal muscle mass and strength play critical roles in quality of life, and significant muscle atrophy contributes to reduced function and can exacerbate some disease states. It is well-known that persistent reductions of mechanical loading in skeletal muscle result in degeneration. Generally, reductions of muscle protein synthesis are, at least in part, a major culprit with muscle loss under these conditions, and numerous countermeasures such as exercise and nutritional supplements, known to stimulate protein synthesis have been designed to maintain muscle mass under those conditions. Amino acid supplementation, particularly with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), has been suggested as a countermeasure …
The Effects Of Vespa Amino Acid Mixture On Cycling Performance During A 20k Time Trial, Sebastian Haynes, Adam Parker
The Effects Of Vespa Amino Acid Mixture On Cycling Performance During A 20k Time Trial, Sebastian Haynes, Adam Parker
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
The effects of Vespa Amino Acid Mixture on cycling performance during a 20k time trial.
Sebastian Haynes and Adam Parker, Ph.D.
Department of Kinesiology
Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
Category: Undergraduate
Mentor: Adam Parker (adam.parker@angelo.edu)
Abstract
Vespa amino acid mixture (VAAM) is a nutritional supplement derived from the Asian Mandarin Wasp (Vespa Mandarina). VAAM has been shown to enhance lipolysis in rat adipocytes and is purported to improve endurance performance via enhanced fat metabolism. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects VAAM on cycling performance during a 20k time trial. 10 trained, male cyclists …