Effects of a leucine-enriched amino acid supplement on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function in post-stroke patients with sarcopenia: A randomized controlled trial

Yoshihiro Yoshimura, Takahiro Bise, Sayuri Shimazu, Maiko Tanoue, Yuko Tomioka, Mai Araki, Takafumi Nishino, Aomi Kuzuhara, Fumihiko Takatsuki

Nutrition · 2018 · 182 citations · 25 references

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Abstract

We demonstrated that an eight-wk intervention consisting of a leucine-enriched amino acid supplementation and low-intensity resistance training increased muscle mass, strength, and physical function in post-stroke patients with sarcopenia.

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