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What is
Isoleucine?
Isoleucine is one of the 20
most common natural amino acids, and coded for in DNA.
Isoleucine belongs to a special group of amino acids called
branched-chain amino acids, which are needed to help
maintain and repair muscle tissue. Leucine and valine are
other two branched-chain amino acids. Isoleucine cannot be
manufactured in the body, and needs to be supplied in the
diet .
What does
in the Body?
Isoleucine, used in conjunction
with l-leucine and l-methionine, is necessary for muscle
building as well as muscle recovery after exercise.
Isoleucine also helps prevent muscle proteins from breaking
down during exercise.
Isoleucine, together with
the other two branched-chain-amino-acids promote muscle
recovery after physical exercise and on its own it is needed
for the formation of hemoglobin as well as assisting with
regulation of blood sugar levels as well as energy levels.
It is also involved in blood-clot formation.
A dietary essential amino acid, isoleucine is needed for
optimal growth in childhood. Isoleucine is needed for
hemoglobin formation and also helps to maintain regular
energy levels. It is turned into muscle tissue after
entering the body and being metabolized. Isoleucine is
important for stabilizing and regulating blood sugar and
energy levels and is required through the diet as it cannot
be produced by our bodies.
Where is it found?
Isoleucine is found in most
food sources and is particularly high in meats, fish, and
cheeses.
Symptoms of Deficiency/Side Effects
A deficiency of isoleucine can produce symptoms similar to
those for hypoglycemia. Isoleucine has been found to be
deficient in people suffering from many different mental and
physical disorders. |
