Leucine alone won't save muscle during immobilization
exercise · Examine.com Study Summaries — June 8–15, 2026 · 2026
In 24 young and 24 older adults wearing a leg cast for 3 days, 5 g leucine three times daily did not prevent the 1.1–1.2% drop in muscle mass or the fall in muscle protein synthesis.
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In 24 young and 24 older adults wearing a leg cast for 3 days, 5 g leucine three times daily did not prevent the 1.1–1.2% drop in muscle mass or the fall in muscle protein synthesis.
- leucine
- muscle protein synthesis
- disuse atrophy
- sarcopenia
- aging
- essential amino acids