Isoleucine Deficiency
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The following are the only people who may experience a isoleucine deficiency:
- People on low protein diets
People who are on low protein diets may become deficient not just in isoleucine but all of the amino acids (and especially the essential amino acids) if their protein intake is not sufficient. - Strict vegans and vegetarians
Some really strict vegans and vegetarians may become deficient not just in isoleucine but all of the amino acids (and especially the essential amino acids) if they are not combining their foods correctly to get the correct balance of protein and amino acids. - Athletes and mountain climbers
Athletes and mountain climbers may require more isoleucine due to the strenuous nature and high pressure of the physical activity they engage in.
Isoleucine deficiency can occur in some people - people on low protein diets, strict vegans and vegetarians, athletes and mountain climbers
Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)
People who do experience a deficiency of isoleucine may have the following deficiency condition:
- Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD)
Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a genetic disorder in which the body cannot metabolise and use the essential amino acids isoleucine, leucine and valine. MSUD produces urine that smells like maple syrup.