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Leucine and Isoleucine are Essential Amino Acids

Leucine and Isoleucine provide ingredients for the manufacturing of other essential biochemical components in the body, some of which are utilized for the production of energy, stimulants to the upper brain and helping you to be more alert.

Supplements and protein powders such as Whey Protein that contain leucine are used extensively by bodybuilders and other athletes to promote muscle recovery.

Leucine helps with the regulation of blood-sugar levels, the growth and repair of muscle tissue (such as bones, skin and muscles), growth hormone production, wound healing as well as energy regulation. Leucine can assist to prevent the breakdown of muscle proteins that sometimes occur after trauma or severe stress. Leucine may also be beneficial for individuals with phenylketonuria -- a condition in which the body cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine.

Isoleucine is an essential amino acid and is part of the three "branched chain amino acids" (BCAA) -- the other two being leucine and valine. This amino acid cannot be manufactured in the body, and needs to be supplied in the diet and was first isolated in 1904 from fibrin.

If you are taking a supplement of leucine, keep it in balance with the other two branched-chain-amino-acids isoleucine and valine.

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.

BCAA by Jarrow Formulas - BCAA (branched-chain amino acid) Complex not only contains the ideal 2:1:1 ratio of the free form, crystalline branched-chain amino acids L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine, but combines it with the essential amino acid L-Glutamine. BCAAs make use of an anti catabolic effect. They reduce the breakdown of protein in the muscles, thus protecting important muscle tissue. Glutamine is a preferred by the intestinal wall for its source of fuel. Skeletal muscles also demand it following physical exertion. BCAA by Jarrow formulas contains Vitamin B6 to enhance amino acid metabolism.

BCAA Plus Caps - Prolab BCAA Plus provides the essential amino acids L-Leucine, L-Valine and L-Isoleucine. These three protein-sparing amino acids are known as branched chain. It is a well known fact that amino acids are responsible for protein synthesis, hence the nickname building blocks. Studies show BCAAs are important for muscle growth and recuperation. Muscle production depends on an increase in protein synthesis. BCAAs are important in your quest for muscle growth and recuperation. Your body cannot manufacture its own BCAAs they must be supplied through your diet. Do not short change your progress, use BCAA Plus.

In food, Leucine and Isoleucine are found in protein foods, as well as brown rice, beans, nuts and whole wheat.

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