The Effects of Orally Ingesting Branched Chained Amino Acids on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Diabetic Patients
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The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the 3 Branched Chained Amino Acids (isoleucine, leucine, and valine) on treating Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, a type of muscle pain which usually develops after exercising.
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Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness is a common painful sensation experienced by individuals who have been recently inactive and begin with an unaccustomed exercise protocol. Branched Chained Amino Acids have been found as a useful supplement for promoting muscle recovery following exercise; however the effects of this supplement have not been investigated amongst individuals with diabetes.
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- The subjects with diabetes must have been diagnosed with diabetes at least one year before the onset of the study
- At least 6 weeks of physical inactivity in the upper body
- BMI less than 40
Exclusion criteria
- For the Diabetics, hemoglobin A1c levels over 13
- Pregnant
- Have Cardiovascular diseases
- Have Hepatic diseases
- Are diagnosed with Rhabdomyolysis
- Recent upper limb injuries
- Upper limb neuropathy
- Blood Pressure levels over 140/90, or lower than 90/60
- Are on High doses of alpha or beta agonist/antagonists, and take any types of NSAID's, Cox 2 inhibitors, Calcium channel blockers, Pre-Gabalin's, or Pain reducers
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50 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group
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