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187. Meat vs. plants for longevity

Paul Saladino MD podcast

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Leucine Is an Essential Amino Acid

Leucine provides an important example of an essential amino acid, where the RDA of 42 milligrams per kilogram body weight is significantly less. Muscle is why we remain insulin sensitive ultimately. If you don't have enough muscle, you're going to be frail. Leucine also appears to manage blood sugar levels.

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