Key Takeaway: Yes. Consuming branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), particularly leucine, directly stimulates the nutrient-sensing kinase mTORC1, shutting down cellular autophagy and terminating a physiological fast.
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Scientific References & Clinical Studies
- Signaling pathways through which amino acids stimulate protein synthesis — J Nutr. Kimball SR, Jefferson LS.
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