Every amino acid except leucine and lysine are glucogeneic. Leucine afaik cannot be used for gluconeogenesis. Any confirmation on this?
Every amino acid except leucine and lysine are glucogeneic. Leucine afaik cannot be used for gluconeogenesis. Any confirmation on this?
Last edited by BBG; 10-24-2013 at 12:35 AM.
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Leucine is able to raise insulin levels independent of blood sugar. Other amino acids only increase insulin secretion in the presence of ample amounts of blood sugar, but not leucine.
I only use Leucine for my workouts since I follow Kiefer's protocols.
I have the reference of the handbook if you're interested
- I see you're on that famous beer and mustard diet. How's that workin' out for ya?
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Isn't the primary interest of leucine in its (experimentally demonstrated but contested) utility in directly producing and maintaining muscle tissue - unlike other BCAAs, for which there is no similar scientifically credible empirical evidence?
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