Leucine

Leucine is leucine. Scientific name α-amino-γ-methylvaleric acid or α-aminoisocaproic acid. L-leucine is an indispensable raw material for clinically used compound amino acid intravenous injection. It plays a positive role in maintaining the nutritional needs of critical patients and saving patients' lives. Leucine also plays an important role in regulating amino acid and protein metabolism. Studies have found that leucine is the only amino acid that can regulate protein turnover in skeletal muscle and heart muscle. Other studies have shown that leucine can promote skeletal muscle protein synthesis. Metabolites of Leucine. Ketoisocaproic acid also has a role in regulating protein metabolism.

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