Endocrine Abstracts

Background: BCAAs up regulate glucose transporters and activate insulin secretion has been widely demonstrated. However, several researchers have suggested that excessive intake of amino acids could lead to inhibition ofinsulin signalling. BCAAs may induce insulin resistance throughm TOR activation insulin resistance may be linked with high intake of BCAAs, Controversiesremain on whether an increase in plasma BCAA levels is a cause or consequence of insulin resistance.<p c...