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As with all amino acids, excellent sources of leucine include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and milk products, such as yogurt, milk, cheese, and cottage cheese.
Plant sources of leucine include grains. cereals, legumes, and soy.
Most people consume more protein than is needed by body; consequently, a deficiency of leucine is rare except in cases of malnutrition.