Isoleucine | Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives

Isoleucine		Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives
Also known as:	l-Isoleucine
Botanical Name or Chemical Name:	2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid
Related Remedies:	BCAA's

Description:	Isoleucine is an essential amino acid with branched side chain. It is one of the building blocks of protein. Meat, chicken, fish eggs, nuts, lentils, chickpeas and soy products contain isoleucine. It plays a role in the formation of hemoglobin and in regulating energy levels and blood sugar. Its other uses are similar to BCAA's.

Oral Uses

Improving & supporting health & function of muscle
Isoleucine improves and supports muscle health and function. Take isoleucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.
Athletic performance
Isoleucine improves endurance and athletic performance; helps to produce protein; increases lean muscle mass and helps to maintain muscle mass. Take isoleucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.
Athletic performance recovery
Isoleucine accelerates athletic performance recovery; increases lean muscle mass and helps to maintain muscle mass. Take isoleucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.
General muscular disorders
Isoleucine helps to heal and repair damaged muscles; reduces muscle wasting. Take isoleucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.
Surgery support
Isoleucine helps to heal and repair damaged muscles and to produce protein; improves protein metabolism.Take isoleucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested, on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

Oral Actions

Action - Anabolic effect
Isoleucine has anabolic effect; helps to build muscle and other tissues. Take isoleucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

Recommended Dosage

Take isoleucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Like other amino acids do not use isoleucine if you are on medication for Parkinson's disease. Use it with caution and only in small dosage if you have depression. Do not use in high dosages if you have kidney or liver disease.

Available Forms

Isoleucine is available in powder form. BCAA's contain isoleucine.