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Research from Everest: Can leucine help burn fat and spare muscle tissue during exercise?

The study, which was conducted on Mt. Everest climbers, adds to the evidence that the amino acid – which is found in many foods, dietary supplements, and energy bars – could help people to burn fat while sustaining muscle tissue during periods of food restriction.

Washington, August 29 (ANI): 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 altitudes, while keeping their muscle tissue intact, researchers have found.

Washington, August 29 : 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 altitudes, while keeping their muscle tissue intact, researchers have found.

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.