What is Leucine?
Nutrients and more
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In short
Leucine is an essential amino acid and a building block of protein. Your body cannot make leucine, so you need to get it from food.
Other names
L-Leucin, Leucine, L-Leucine, Leucina, L-leucina, 2-Amino-4-methylpentansäure
Source
EFSA: Dietary Reference Values for protein, 2012
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