The Effects of BCAA-Enriched Essential Amino Acid Mixture Intake on Appetite and GLP-1 Secretion: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Triple-Crossover Study

Background: Obesity and related metabolic disorders necessitate safe and ef- fective strategies for appetite control. Previous reports have indicated that pro- tein and specific amino acids can stimulate glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) secretion, thereby helping regulate food intake. We developed a BCAA-en- riched essential amino acid mixture (BEAA®) with a known muscle mass im- provement effect, but its influence on appetite and GLP-1 secretion has not been fully clarified. Methods: A...