Isoleucine

Chemical formula/structure

C6H13NO2

Natural Sources of this nutrient in foods

About 650 - 700 mg of Isoleucine per day is needed for an average daily intake. It is present in almonds, cashews, chicken, eggs, fish, lentils, liver, and meat.

How it is used by the body

Isoleucine is an essential amino acid. It is part of the three "branched chain amino acids". Because of this it is extremely useful in repairing proteins and muscle tissue.

Studies have shown that people involved with strenuous athletic activity or under extreme pressure and high altitude may also benefit from Isoleucine.

Effects if this Nutrient is not present

Deficiency of Isoleucine may include symptoms of headaches, dizziness, fatigue, depression, confusion, as well as irritability. Symptoms of deficiency might also be similar to those of hypoglycemia. This nutrient has also been found to be deficient in people with mental and physical disorders.

http://www.anyvitamins.com/isoleucine-info.htm

http://www.chemie.fu-berlin.de/chemistry/bio/aminoacid/ile_en.html

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