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- Title
Determination of the tolerable upper intake level of leucine in acute dietary studies in young men.
- Authors
Elango, Rajavel; Chapman, Karen; Rafii, Mahroukh; Ball, Ronald O; Pencharz, Paul B
- Abstract
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.
- Publication
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2012, Vol 96, Issue 4, p759
- ISSN
1938-3207
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.3945/ajcn.111.024471