The branched-chain amino acids are unique in chemical structure, metabolism, and that they are essential in the diet of both humans and monogastric food animals. Whether you are a health professional looking to increase your Knowledge of amino acid nutrition on disease, health, and aging, or an agriculture scientists looking to broaden your knowledge of factors influencing amino acid requirements, this text is a must. This book represents three diverse sections encompassing eleven chapters in total. Section one, being the largest, consist of six chapters addressing the role of branched-chain...