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Got leucine?

by graham » Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:48 pm

Here’s some research that indicates leucine supplements can help prevent weight loss at altitude.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 171215.htm

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Re: Got leucine?

by kylenicolls » Sun Sep 25, 2011 2:12 am

Thats interesting. It'd be interesting to see if they are able to get a better test done, though. It'd probably be rather difficult on something so variable.


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