The application fields of L-isoleucine mainly include the following aspects:
I. Food Industry
Nutritional Supplements
As an essential amino acid for the human body, L-isoleucine is often added to various foods such as bread, biscuits, and milk powder to fortify the nutrition of the foods and meet the human body's demand for amino acids. It is especially suitable for groups such as vegetarians, athletes, and those recovering after surgery.
Flavor Enhancers
In food processing, L-isoleucine can undergo the Maillard reaction with sugars, aldehydes, etc., to produce unique flavor substances, enhancing the aroma and flavor of foods. It is commonly used in fields such as meat processing and seasoning production to improve the taste of products.
II. Medical Field
Clinical Treatment
L-isoleucine is one of the important components of compound amino acid injection, which is used to treat insufficient protein intake, absorption disorders, etc. caused by various reasons, such as malnutrition resulting from chronic diseases, burns, traumas, etc. At the same time, it is also applied in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. By regulating the balance of amino acids in the body, it can improve the mental and neurological symptoms of patients.
Drug Synthesis
As an important chiral raw material, L-isoleucine can be used to synthesize some drugs with special pharmacological activities, such as certain antibiotics and antiviral drugs. Its chiral structure plays a key role in the activity and specificity of drugs.
III. Feed Industry
Promoting Animal Growth
Adding L-isoleucine to animal feed can balance the amino acid composition in the feed, improve the utilization rate of the feed, promote the growth and development of animals, increase the body weight and meat yield of animals, and has a particularly significant effect on farmed animals such as pigs, chickens, and fish.
Enhancing Animal Immunity
L-isoleucine helps the animal body synthesize immune substances such as immunoglobulins, enhances the immunity and disease resistance of animals, reduces the occurrence of diseases, lowers the breeding cost, and improves the breeding efficiency.
IV. Cosmetics Field
Skin Care
L-isoleucine has the functions of moisturizing and nourishing the skin. It can improve the water content and elasticity of the skin, reduce the generation of wrinkles, and is often added to skin care products such as lotions, creams, and essences for skin maintenance and repair.
Hair Care
It can penetrate into the hair fibers, enhance the toughness and luster of the hair, prevent the hair from drying out and breaking, and is often used in products such as shampoos and conditioners to improve the quality and appearance of the hair.