A patient has severe liver damage that has led to reduced serum levels of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). What are the three essential BCAAs for which the patient should receive supplements?

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The three essential BCAAs are leucine, isoleucine, and valine. In this case, the patient has reduced serum levels of BCAAs due to severe liver damage, so supplementation with these three amino acids would be appropriate. Proline, tyrosine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, glutamine, cysteine, and methionine are not considered BCAAs.

A Patient Has Severe Liver Damage That Has Led to Reduced