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Amino acid changes during transition to a vegan diet supplemented with fish in healthy humans

Nutrition
Author
Elshorbagy A et al.
Used Parameters : FFM, BFM, PBF

Publication Year : 2017

Country : Egypt

Journal : European Journal of Nutrition

Purpose To explore whether changes in dietary protein sources can lower plasma branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), aromatic amino acids and sulfur amino acids (SAAs) that are often elevated in the obese, insulin-resistant state and in type 2 diabetes. Methods Thirty-six subjects (mean age 31±2 years) underwent a voluntary abstinence from meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products for 6 weeks, while enriching the diet with fish, in fulfillment of a religious fast. Subjects were assessed 1 week before the fast (V1), 1 week after initiation of the fast …
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