Isoleucine

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Isoleucine

Isoleucine (pronounced as /ˌaɪsoʊˈliːuːsiːn/) is an amino acid that is classified as an essential amino acid. This means that it cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through the diet.

Etymology

The term "Isoleucine" comes from the Greek word "isos", meaning "equal", and "leucos", meaning "white". This is due to the fact that isoleucine is a white, crystalline substance.

Function

Isoleucine is crucial for the production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body's tissues. It also plays a role in blood sugar regulation, muscle development, and immune function.

Dietary Sources

Isoleucine can be found in a variety of foods, including meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, soy products, and whole grains.

Related Terms

  • Amino Acid: A building block of proteins. There are 20 different types of amino acids that can be combined to make a protein.
  • Hemoglobin: A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
  • Blood Sugar Regulation: The process by which the levels of blood sugar, primarily glucose, are maintained by the body.
  • Muscle Development: The process of building and strengthening muscles through exercise and proper nutrition.
  • Immune Function: The body's ability to fight off illness and disease.

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