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2-Amino-3-Methylvaleric Acid
Description
Isoleucine, an isomer of leucine, is an essential amino acid and should be part of your daily diet. It is known as a Branched-Chain Amino Acid (BCAA), which prevents other amino acids from being broken down.
Isoleucine works in combination with L-leucine and L-valine in the body to protect muscle tissue. Found in high concentrations in muscle tissue, it is metabolized and used as provides fuel. Isoleucine stabilizes and regulates blood sugar and energy levels. It produces certain biochemical compounds that help in energy production and aids in hemoglobin formation.
Ailments / Situations Where Used
Isoleucine helps increase athletic performance by increasing energy and endurance. It also aids in the healing and repair of muscle tissue. Some conditions that leucine may prevent or help treat include diabetes, hypoglycemia, and most mental disorders.
Source
Skim milk is an ideal source of isoleucine, at 63.6mg per gram of protein. Cooked soy beans, oatmeal, and dry, raw garbanzo beans (chic/chick peas) all tie for second at 59 mg/g, 58.5 mg/g, and 58 mg/g, respectively.
Isoleucine is found in high concentrations in cheeses, fish, meats, wheat germ, and most nuts and seeds. It is also found in chicken, eggs, lentils, rye, and soy protein.
Isoleucine is also available as part of a multi-amino acid complex and most protein powder supplements.
Optimal Absorption
L-isoleucine is the most absorbable form of isoleucine. Take as part of a multi-amino complex or BCAA supplement.
Branched-chain amino acids become depleted during times of increased stress, sickness, and intense physical exercise.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
There is no known toxicity.
If supplementing with L-isoleucine, balance with L-leucine and valine supplementation as these amino acids work together.
It is not recommended to take a single amino acid for an extended period of time without supplementing with other amino acids as well. Long-term isolated amino acid supplementation can create an imbalance in the body.
Ailment / Situation Listing
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