The Effects of Orally Ingesting Branched Chained Amino Acids on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Diabetic Patients

The Effects of Orally Ingesting Branched Chained Amino Acids on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Diabetic Patients

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.

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 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