Research from Everest: Can Leucine Help Burn Fat and Spare Muscle Tissue During Exercise?

Research on Mt. Everest climbers is adding to the evidence that an amino acid called leucine -- found in foods, dietary supplements, energy bars and other products -- may help people burn fat during periods of food restriction, such as climbing at high altitude, while keeping their muscle tissue.

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