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Isoleucine is an essential amino acid.
A dietary source of isoleucine is required since the body cannot make this amino acid.
Isoleucine belongs to the group of branch-chain amino acids.
Athletic Performance: Isoleucine, along with the other branch-chain amino acids, might promote muscle recovery after exercise.
Cancer: Isoleucine might promote growth of new tissues and improve appetite in cancer patients.