For additional reading on BCAAs and Leucine (as well as the use of food substrates in performance nutrition)... refer to these studies:

Bassit, R. Branched-chain amino acid supplementation and the immune response of long-distance athletes. 2002.

Blomstrand, E. Branched-chain amino acids activate key enzymes in protein synthesis after physical exercise. 2006.

Crowe, M. Effects of dietary leucine supplementation on exercise performance. 2006.

Juhn, M. Popular Sports Supplements and Ergogenic Aids. 2003.

Layman, D. The Role of Leucine in Weight Loss Diets and Glucose Homeostasis. 2003.

Manninen, A. Hyperinsulinaemia, hyperaminoacidaemia and post-exercise muscle anabolism: the search for the optimal recovery drink. 2006.

Mero, A. Leucine Supplementation and Intensive Training. 1999.

Schwenk, T. When Food Becomes A Drug: Nonanabolic Nutritional Supplement Use in Athletes. 2003.

Shimomura, Y. Exercise promotes BCAA catabolism: effects of BCAA supplementation on skeletal muscle during exercise. 2004.



...where accessible of course.

-CNS