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Reviewing the Effects of l-Leucine Supplementation in the Regulation of Food Intake, Energy Balance, and Glucose Homeostasis
Leucine is a well-known activator of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR). Because mTOR signaling regulates several aspects of metabolism, the potential of leucine as a dietary supplement for treating obesity and diabetes mellitus has been investigated. The objective of the present review was to...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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MDPI
2015
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4446786/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26007339 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu7053914 |