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Table 2 Changes in body mass variables before and after 8 week study period

From: In a single-blind, matched group design: branched-chain amino acid supplementation and resistance training maintains lean body mass during a caloric restricted diet

 

Age (yrs)

Height (cm)

Body Mass (kg)

Lean Mass (kg)

Fat Mass (kg)

BCAA

24.7 ± 0.6

177.9 ± 4.6

84.3 ± 5.2

72.2 ± 4.7

12.2 ± 0.7

84.2 ± 4.8

72.6 ± 4.3

11.6 ± 0.7a

CHO

23.5 ± 0.6

176.6 ± 5.6

78.3 ± 2.9

67.8 ± 2.5

10.5 ± 0.5

76.0 ± 2.4a

66.9 ± 2.5a

9.1 ± 0.7

  1. adenotes significant difference (p < 0.05) within BCAA and CHO
  2. All subjects were prescribed the same hypocaloric diet and exercise programs. The BCAA group received 28 g of BCAA (14 g prior/during each workout and 14 g post workout) while the CHO group received 28 g of a carbohydrate/electrolyte supplement (14 g prior/during each workout and 14 g post workout)