Leucine

Leucine is an essential branched-chain amino acid important for protein synthesis, muscle repair, and energy production. [82]

[82]The effects of branched-chain amino acids on muscle protein synthesis, muscle protein breakdown and associated molecular signalling responses in humans: an update | Nutrition Research Reviews | Cambridge Core. Accessed November 6, 2025. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/nutrition-research-reviews/article/effects-of-branchedchain-amino-acids-on-muscle-protein-synthesis-muscle-protein-breakdown-and-associated-molecular-signalling-responses-in-humans-an-update/9912227DD5144B0F7EB06260029520D7

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