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Determination of the tolerable upper intake level of leucine in acute dietary studies in young men

Author(s) -

Rajavel Elango,

Karen Chapman,

Mahroukh Rafii,

Ronald O. Ball,

Paul B. Pencharz

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

american journal of clinical nutrition

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608

H-Index - 336

eISSN - 1938-3207

pISSN - 0002-9165

DOI - 10.3945/ajcn.111.024471

Subject(s) - leucine , urine , chemistry , medicine , excretion , endocrinology , amino acid , biochemistry

Leucine has been suggested to improve athletic performance. Therefore, the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), especially leucine, are popular as dietary supplements in strength-training athletes; however, the intake of leucine in excess of requirements raises concerns regarding adverse effects. Currently, the tolerable upper intake level (UL) for leucine is unknown.

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