Which of the following is true when discussing the possible ergogenic effect of specific amino acids?

A. Arginine, lysine, and ornithine have been shown to enhance muscular development and strength
B. Most scientific research supports the fact that glutamine supplementation enhances immune function during intense, prolonged training
C. Tryptophan appears to be ergogenic in short-term exercise tasks
D. Although some early research indicated BCAA supplementation improved performance in marathon running performance of "slower" runners, most subsequent research it is not an effective ergogenic aid


Answer: D

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