Association between type 2 diabetes and branched chain amino acids (BCAA); a case-control study

ConclusionsOur results demonstrate branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) including isoleucine, leucine, and valine are negatively associated with the incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) after adjusting for age and sex, BMI, and physical activity. However, adjusting for calorie intake reversed the association between T2DM and BCAAs. These findings suggest that the association between BCAAs and T2DM may be influenced by calorie intake. Future longitudinal studies are warranted.
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research