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World J Cardiol. Jun 26, 2021; 13(6): 163-169
Published online Jun 26, 2021. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v13.i6.163
Is branched-chain amino acid nutritional supplementation beneficial or detrimental in heart failure?
Koichi Narita, Eisuke Amiya
Koichi Narita, Eisuke Amiya, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan
Author contributions: Amiya E contributed to the conception and design of the research; Narita K contributed to the acquisition and analysis of the data; Narita K and Amiya E contributed to the interpretation of the data; and Narita K and Amiya E drafted the manuscript; all authors critically revised the manuscript, agree to be fully accountable for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the work, and read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Amiya E belongs to the Department of Therapeutic Strategy for Heart Failure, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, which is endowed by Actelion Pharmaceuticals Japan Ltd., Otsuka Pharmaceutical, NIPRO CORPORATION, Terumo Corp., Senko Medical Instrument Mfg., Century Medical Inc., Kinetic Concepts Inc., and St. Jude Medical. The other author has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Eisuke Amiya, MD, PhD, Academic Research, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan. amiyae-tky@umin.ac.jp
Received: February 5, 2021
Peer-review started: February 5, 2021
First decision: February 28, 2021
Revised: March 12, 2021
Accepted: May 22, 2021
Article in press: May 22, 2021
Published online: June 26, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The pros and cons of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation can vary depending on the patient and their specific conditions. Particularly, BCAA supplementation for patients with cardiac dysfunction, who could easily be presumed to have metabolic dysfunction, should be carefully considered.