Mastering Nutrition · Chris Masterjohn, PhD
If I have a hereditary weakness in breaking down branched-chain amino acids, what cofactors do I need to consider, and do I need to restrict my protein when losing weight? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #317
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Discover the six B vitamins and four minerals essential for breaking down branched-chain amino acids, according to nutrition scientist Chris Masterjohn.
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A pathway-first look at branched-chain amino acid metabolism, with practical guidance on cofactors and protein during weight loss.
Chris Masterjohn takes a hereditary branched-chain amino acid question and walks through leucine, isoleucine, and valine metabolism step by step.
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You want the cofactor map behind branched-chain amino acid breakdown.
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