Ketoisocaproate
Description
Ketoisocaproate (KIC) is an endogenous metabolite of Leucine - it is the Branched-Chain Keto Acid of Leucine.
Health Benefits of KIC
Metabolism
KIC may delay the onset of muscular Fatigue in persons who exercise. [1]
Musculoskeletal System
KIC may help to prevent the breakdown of endogenous Proteins () within Muscles, it is anti-catabolic. [2]
KIC may facilitate Muscle Growth () by helping to prevent the breakdown of endogenous Proteins within Muscles (it is anti-catabolic). It may also stimulate the secretion of Insulin from the Pancreas, improves and may stimulate the uptake of Insulin into Muscle tissue. [3]
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