Weight loss and weight maintenance obtained with or without GLP-1 analogue treatment decrease branched chain amino acid levels

ConclusionWeight loss is associated with marked changes in plasma concentrations of eight amino acids and glycolysis-related metabolites. Levels of the suggested type 2 diabetes risk markers (BCAAs) remain low during long-term weight maintenance.

Source: Metabolomics - October 21, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: research