L-cells are nutrient sensitive and GLP-1 is secreted in response to glucose ( Reference Reimann, Habib and Tolhurst 21 ) , proteins ( Reference Hall, Millward and Long 22 , Reference Power, Conway and McCormack 23 ) peptides ( Reference Hira, Mochida and Miyashita 24 ) , amino acids ( Reference Oya, Kitaguchi and Pais 25 , Reference Reimann, Williams and Silva Xavier 26 ) and lipids ( Reference Lindgren, Carr and Deacon 27 )
For short-term storage, keep the lyophilized (powder) vial in a refrigerator between 2C and 8C
Use any of these options to make a tasty BCAA drink or smoothie alongside your favorite fruits, veggies and superfood mix-ins
Internationally, especially in places where people are vegetarian, a big question is whether they have to worry about losing lean body mass when they lose weight