In each family, Gleeson's team identified mutations that inactivate the enzyme BCKD - kinase, which normally prevents the body from breaking down branched - chain amino acids called leucine, isoleucine and
valine after a meal.
Not exact matches
It also contains an ideal combination of essential amino acids for athletic performance: lysine for balanced nitrogen levels in muscles, arginine promotes muscle metabolism and a healthy heart, glutamine helps restore nitrogen balance
after a heavy workout, and leucine, isoleucine and
valine help maintain tissues during exercise.
However it does contain great levels of these amino acids: lysine for balanced nitrogen levels in muscles, arginine promotes muscle metabolism and a healthy heart, glutamine helps restore nitrogen balance
after a heavy workout, and leucine, isoleucine and
valine help maintain tissues during exercise.