Introduction
stroke, cancer
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, STROKE, CANCER, CHRONIC DISEASES, TYPE 2 DIABETES
Excess body weight is a leading factor in the etio-pathogenesis for most non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) that includes cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and cancer. Excess weight also accounts for the associated greater rates of morbidity, disabilities and mortality worldwide [Leucine is one of the three amino acids involved in stimulating protein synthesis and activation of mRNA via activation of nutrient signalling [Leucine’s capacity to influence insulin secretion [