Peptides and Energy Flashcards
1
Q
BCAA functions
A
- 50% dietary, 35% muscle
- Source of energy in strenuous exercise
- Build muscle (ILGF-1)
2
Q
What makes heme?
A
- Valine
- Isoleucine
3
Q
What AA is ketogenic?(not able to become glucose)
A
Leucine
4
Q
What does leucine do?
A
Inhibits muscle breakdown
5
Q
Recommended amount of leucine
A
2.5 g/day
6
Q
Leucine food sources
A
- Animal protein
- Wheat germ
7
Q
AA high in skeletal muscle
A
Histidine
8
Q
Sign of muscle breakdown
A
3 methyl histidine in urine
9
Q
Histidine food source
A
Animal protein
10
Q
AA involving glycoproteins
A
Threonine
11
Q
What can threonine be converted to?
A
- Serine
- Glycine
