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ISOLEUCINE
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Increase your energy and
your muscles with Isoleucine
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ISOLEUCINE |
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A completely natural
way to stabilize blood
sugar imbalances |
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The amino acids that
the body cannot
produce, and need to
be taken in through
the diet, are called
essential.
Isoleucine is one of
these amino acids.
Isoleucine is also a
member of the
branched chain amino
acid (BCAA) group,
along with leucine
and valine. BCAAs
act as a fuel source
for the muscle
because they are the
only amino acids
that are broken down
directly in muscle
tissue. They
prevent the muscle
breakdown that
normally occurs
during strenuous
exercise, resulting
in increased
endurance and muscle
strength. |
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Other
tissues that the
BCAAs help to repair
are the bones and
skin. BCAAs
regulate blood sugar
by producing
glycogen, the
storage form of
sugar in muscle
tissue.
Deficiency of
isoleucine has been
implicated in many
health problems and
causes symptoms that
mimic hypoglycemia.
Isoleucine also
increases energy by
making hemoglobin,
the oxygen carrying
part of the red
blood cell.
Isoleucine, and the
other BCAAs, can be
supplemented for:
building muscle,
healing tissue and
bones, increasing
energy, anemia and
blood sugar
imbalances.
The biologically
active form of
isoleucine is
L-isoleucine.
Branched chain
supplements are the
safest way to use
isoleucine. They
are available in a
variety of ratios.
The optimal
ratio for normal use
is 2:1:1 (leucine :
isoleucine :
valine). BCAA
supplements should
be taken a half an
hour before
workouts.
The branched chain
amino acids must be
taken together.
High doses of BCAA
can cause
hypoglycemia and
diabetics and
individuals with
hypoglycemia should
use BCAAs with
caution. |
Isoleucine–
QUICK FACTS
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SOURCES
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Almonds,
cashews,
chicken,
chickpeas,
eggs, fish,
lentils,
liver, meat,
rye, seeds,
soy protein. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Building
muscle,
healing
tissue and
bones,
anemia,
blood sugar
imbalances,
increasing
energy. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Dependent
upon body
weight.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Leucine,
valine,
vitamin B
complex. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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The branched
chain amino
acids must
be taken
together.
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High doses
of BCAA can
cause
hypoglycemia
and
diabetics
and
individuals
with
hypoglycemia
should use
BCAAs with
caution. |
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informational
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health care
practitioner before
taking natural
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2001 - 2011. For educational
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that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
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see fit, that the information on
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substitute for medical advice. |
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