What's the latest, or the consensus? There were several conflicting studies discussed a few years back that BCAAs extend lifespan in mice, but that Leucine contributes to insulin resistance, or improves insulin sensitivity. From these threads, I decided to stop taking BCAAs at that time:
http://www.longecity...ne-restriction/
http://www.longecity...ce-live-longer/
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