It is worth restating plainly: there is no placebo-controlled human data supporting a two-to-four-week ramp, or any other timeline
Yan Z, Bing W, Ding C, Dong K, Ren J, Qu X
These stimuli activate the cellular antioxidant response system to initiate appropriate countermeasures that maintain homeostasis in the body and prevent this damage from expanding [5]
You should not: Eat or drink for 3 to 4 hours prior to your appointment Consume alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours Exercise for 6 to 12 hours Use a shower or sauna within 2 hours due to the change in body temperature Use ointment or lotion on hands or feet You should: Stay well-hydrated the day before Use the bathroom to empty the bladder or bowel Remove any jewelry, watches, and other metal objects from your body Take off all socks, pantyhose, shoes, and heavy articles of clothing If testing in cold weather, warm yourself up for 20 minutes To promote circulation, stand upright for at least 5 minutes prior to your appointment During your body composition assessment, youll stand on the platform, feet bare, and both hands on the electrodes
Interestingly, increased levels of BCAAs at 1 month may also reflect recovery of food intake after initial weight loss, aligning with clinical observations where BCAAs fluctuate between depletion in acute illness and rebound during recovery 39,40,41,42,43,44
