Effects of a Leucine and Pyridoxine-Containing Nutraceutical on Fat Oxidation, and Oxidative and Inflammatory Stress in Overweight and Obese Subjects

Leucine stimulates tissue protein synthesis and may also attenuate adiposity by increasing fatty acid oxidation and mitochondrial biogenesis in muscle and adipocytes. Accordingly, the effects of a nutraceutical containing 2.25 g leucine and 30 mg pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) (<em>NuFit&...

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Main Authors: Antje Bruckbauer, Michael B. Zemel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-06-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/4/6/529