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CBme

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on: Aug 21, 2018
According to the current body of scientific research, is a branched chain amino acid supplement effective for improving immune system response?
 A) There is strong evidence of effectiveness.
  B) There is some evidence of effectiveness but the number of studies is small.
  C) There is no evidence of effectiveness in humans.
  D) The evidence is inconclusive.

Question 2

Is a 50 g/day branched chain amino acid (BCAA) supplement considered safe?
 A) A 50 g/day dose is thought to be safe
  B) A 50 g/day dose is not safe because such a dose can result in a reduction in fat oxidation
  C) A safe dose is considered to be 5 to 20 g/day
  D) Supplemental BCAA is not safe at any dose


GCabra

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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