Branched-chain amino acids and cardiometabolic diseases
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2020.08.029
- VernacularTitle:支链氨基酸与心血管代谢性疾病
- Author:
Xianghui LI
1
;
Ying ZHANG
;
Liang SUN
;
Ruiyue YANG
Author Information
1. 北京医院 国家老年医学中心 卫健委老年医学重点实验室 100730；北京大学第五临床医学院 100730
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2020;39(8):976-980
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Elevated levels of circulating branched-chain amino acids(BCAA)increase the risk of cardiometabolic diseases(CMD)and may be a new risk factor for CMD.However, BCAA have been used as dietary supplements to promote health in clinical nutrition and medicine.BCAA are essential amino acids that must be acquired from food sources.Whether BCAA supplements can cause elevated circulating BCAA levels and consequently lead to CMD is still controversial.Recent studies have found that the roles of BCAA may vary under different conditions such as energy excess, energy deficiency and energy balance.This article reviews recent advances in research on BCAA and CMD.
