Background and objective: The use of nutritional supplements
has increased in recent years. This study analyzes the effects of Branched-Chain
Amino Acids (BCAA) and creatine (CR) supplementation on anaerobic capacity and
ball kicking speed in football players.
Material and methods: 24 volunteer-active male amateur
football players between 18–26 were recruited for this study. Football players
were randomly divided into three groups as BCAA (n = 8), CR (n = 8), and placebo
(PLA) (n = 8). Experimental groups were given 5 g BCAA and 2 g creatine before
and after exercise, whereas the placebo group ingested bran, performance tests
and measurements were performed, and results were assessed.
Results: BCAA group average power (pre: 530.70
