Investigation of the Branched Chain Amino Acids Levels on Sportsmen Taking Colostrum Supplement by HPLC

Colostrum secreted by female mammals immediately after birth is different from the normal milk secretion in terms of composition and appearance and its nutritional value is high. Colostrum has more essential amino acids and branched chain amino acids than daily milk. It was reported that athletes' physical performance and muscle development increase when they take colostrum supplement. The aim of this study is to investigate the changes of the branched-chain amino acid levels in sportsmen taking colostrum supplement. Total 48 sportsmen, 24 of them is in the experimental group and the rest is in the control group, participated in this study. Sportsmen in the experimental group have taken colostrum tablets (250 mg/day). Blood samples were collected three times (0th day, 30th day, 60th day). Their branched-chain amino acid levels were analyzed using the high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) method. Statistical analysis was performed and comparisons between the experimental and control groups were evaluated.