Is 2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid vegan?

Isoleucine is also known as 2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid.

Isoleucine is an essential branched-chain alpha-amino acid used in protein biosynthesis. For cosmetic use it is produced synthetically or via fermentation and used as a skin/hair conditioning agent.

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