Branched-chain amino acids from plants and the metabolic syndrome: pathways and pharmacological applications (opens in new tab)

BackgroundMetabolic syndrome (MetS) affects approximately 1.54 billion adults worldwide and is characterized by central obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Chronic low-grade inflammation is central to the development of MetS. A global shift toward a plant-based diet has prompted a reevaluation of the differing impacts of protein sources on metabolic health.ObjectiveThe purpose of this review is to provide a systematic overview of how BCAAs from plant sources may modul...