Secratatropin Ingredients 10

Let's learn more about one of Secratatropin's ingredients, which is L-Leucine.


L-Leucine is an essential amino acid, is known as one of three branch-chain amino acids, which means that the body doesn’t produce it naturally. So for the body to get this key amino acid in the system it has to pull them from a variety of foods, but some--especially vegetarians--can benefit from dietary supplements. Amino acids are the building blocks from which proteins are made, and leucine is a component of femtin and astacin, two "buffer" proteins. The chemical formula of leucine is HO2CCH(NH2)CH2CH(CH3)2, and it is classified as a hydrophobic, meaning water-insoluble, protein.
(Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/263493-definition-of-leucine/#ixzz1qTSR1SGj)

Dietary Source
Leucine is found in foods that are high in protein, such as fish, meats, poultry and cottage cheese, as well as brown rice, beans, nuts and whole wheat.Foods high in leucine and protein can help maintain muscle while attempting to reduce body fat during weight loss.

A single 4 oz. serving of meat or poultry could supply a 130lb person with up to144 percent of the daily recommended intake of leucine. Seeds and nuts contain less leucine than meat, poultry and seafood; however, they are still high in the essential amino acid. Dairy (products) is another good source of leucine.

Dosage
Your requirements for leucine will depend on your weight, but an intake of 5 grams of leucine, in combination with 4 grams of valine, and 2 grams of isoleucine per day, may be healthy. People who are active may use leucine, in combination with valine and isoleucine, to help increase muscle gains.These needs can be met by adding whey protein powder to your diet. Talk to your doctor if you think you need to supplement your diet with leucine or if adding a leucine-rich whey protein product to your diet may help you gain and maintain muscle and energy.

Eat a low carbohydrate diet while taking leucine to prevent muscle breakdown and to maintain high energy levels. A protein rich diet further helps to increase muscle growth while taking leucine supplements. Individuals with kidney or liver function problems should not take leucine without first consulting a doctor, as ingesting large doses of amino acids may worsen these disorders.
(Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/394679-how-to-take-leucine/#ixzz1qTRnyNAO)

How does L-Leucine work?
Recent research has discovered that L-Leucine acts in a unique way: it can help burn fat without burning muscle.

They found that L-Leucine actually spares the muscle proteins, leaving them to help build and increase muscle gain and mass.

Benefit
L-Leucine provides many benefits to the body. Due to the fact leucine is easily converted to glucose, it helps in regulation of blood sugar. In fact, the symptoms of leucine deficiency are the same as the symptoms of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, and include dizziness, nausea and fatigue.

L-Leucine increases growth hormone production. L-Leucine combines with isoleucine and valine to protect and provide fuel to the muscles, and also helps to increase your endurance level and boost energy.

This amino acid helps preserve muscle tissue, so that it doesn't break down as quickly during the aging process. L-Leucine can also speed the recovery process for muscle damage and skin injuries.

Because L-Leucine helps increase endurance and energy and also promotes muscle tissue health and protection, it is essential for anyone who is serious about bodybuilding.

Side Effects
Excessive intake of leucine can lead to a deficiency of the vitamin niacin, a condition known as pellagra. Symptoms of pellagra include mental disorders, diarrhea and dermatitis. Excessive leucine intake can also cause liver and kidney problems and lead to excessive ammonia levels in the body.
(Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/263493-definition-of-leucine/#ixzz1qTSsoort)