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==Dietary Sources==

==Dietary Sources==

Sufficient levels of lysine are found in animal and plant protein sources, such as muscle meat, eggs, dairy protein (e.g., casein), cereal grains, and pulses (i.e., legumes). Cereal grains contain lower levels of lysine and this is often the first limiting amino acid in dogs and cats fed cereal grain-based diets. Lysine also readily forms [[Nutrition Glossary#Maillard Reaction|Maillard reaction]] products with glucose during heat processing<ref>van Rooijen C, et al. The Maillard reaction and pet food processing: effects on nutritive value and pet health. Nutr Res Rev 2013;26:130-148.</ref>, which can limit dietary lysine absorption.

Sufficient levels of lysine are found in animal and plant protein sources, such as muscle meat, eggs, dairy protein (e.g. casein), cereal grains, and pulses (i.e. legumes). Cereal grains contain lower levels of lysine and this is often the first limiting amino acid in dogs and cats fed cereal grain-based diets. Lysine also readily forms [[Nutrition Glossary#Maillard Reaction|Maillard reaction]] products with glucose during heat processing<ref>van Rooijen C, et al. The Maillard reaction and pet food processing: effects on nutritive value and pet health. Nutr Res Rev 2013;26:130-148.</ref>, which can limit dietary lysine absorption.

==Diagnosing Lysine Deficiency==

==Diagnosing Lysine Deficiency==

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[[Category:Amino Acids]]

[[Category:Amino Acids]]