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Alpha Ketoisocaproate

What is Alpha Ketoisocaproate?

Alpha ketoisocaproate is (KIC) is a keto acid of the amino acid leucine. Branched-chain keto acids are very similar to branched-chain amino acids, the only difference being the presence of a keto group instead of an amino group. KIC is anti-catabolic, which means it contributes to muscle growth by helping to move the body from a catabolic (muscle wasting) to anabolic (muscle building) state. [1]



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Products containing Alpha Ketoisocaproate


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Alpha Ketoisocaproate".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Other Natural Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Alpha-Ketoisocaproate - NUTRIline.org

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Potassium Alpha Ketoisocaproate

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Revision History

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchMay 17, 2010 @ 10:25 PM

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