Myositis falls under the Autoimmune Disease category.

Myositis

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Myositis is a group of diseases characterized by muscle inflammation and weakness — and in some cases, muscle pain or a skin rash. It can be caused by an allergic reaction, an autoimmune disorder, or a virus.

Myositis falls under the Autoimmune Disease category.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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Can BCAA supplementation alleviate muscle weakness in myositis patients?

In this randomized controlled trial, branched-chain amino acids failed to improve muscle weakness in participants with myositis but had positive effects on some measures of muscle endurance.