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Amino Acid Supplement

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Amino Acid Supplement, Amino Acid Supplementation, Arginine Aspartate Supplement

  • Background
  1. Used by some athletes as ergonomic aid to boost performance
  • Efficacy
  1. Amino Acid Supplements do not boost endurance
    1. Abel (2005) Int J Sports Med 26:344-9 [PubMed]
  2. Amino Acid Supplements do not improve marathon Running times
    1. Colombani (1999) Eur J Nutr 38(6):263-70 [PubMed]
  3. Amino Acid Supplements do not increase strength
    1. Williams (2001) Br J Sports Med 35(2):109-13 [PubMed]
  • Adverse Effects
  1. Diarrhea
  2. Abdominal cramping
  • Management
  1. Recommend adequate Dietary Protein intake
  2. See Athletic Nutrition