From food to fuel: How leucine enhances mitochondrial energy production
In short, it had been known for years that the leucine amino acid enhanced mitochondrial energy production, but it was not exactly understood how, and now a novel pathway was identified.
These new findings provide important new evidence that the nutrients in our diet not only fuel the body, but also actively shape how energy is produced at the cellular level. By revealing how leucine influences mitochondrial metabolism, this study identifies potential new therapeutic targets for diseases associated with impaired energy production, such as cancer and metabolic disorders.
That leucine amino acid sure sounds dope, I wish there was some food for it, well it appears that
meat, fish, cheese, and eggs should do it. As a bonus, we will also get good amounts of animal fat and therefore stearic acid, which
should further improve mitochondrial health!