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Unique Role of Leucine in Atherosclerosis Risk
Leucine, among other amino acids, plays a unique role in mediating the negative impact of signaling on atherosclerosis risk. Research has shown a clear link between high dietary protein intake and atherosclerotic plaque formation in various animal models. High protein feeding promotes atherogenesis by affecting M tour C1 signaling and impairing autophagy in macrophages.