Leucine Powder

Leucine Powder (L-Leucine), Unflavoured, Pharmaceutical Grade

 

What is Leucine?

Leucine (L-Leucine), along with Isoleucine and Valine, is one of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs).  Out of all the amino acids, Leucine is the most potent activator of protein synthesis.  Cells are able to sense Leucine levels, and in response turn on protein synthesis via the enzyme protein mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), a master-regulator of protein synthesis.

Leucine is used by the body to promote healing of injured tissues, speed up recovery, and protect against muscle tissue breakdown (catabolism) during exercise.

Studies have shown Leucine to be beneficial due to the characteristics of its individual components as well.  For example, Leucine helps in wound recovery and plays an important role in muscle protein synthesis.

For people with low dietary protein intake, Leucine supplementation can promote muscle protein synthesis and increase muscle growth over time.  Supplementation can also be used to prevent fatigue in novice athletes.

Supplementing with Leucine prevents a serum decline, which occurs during exercise or excessive work.  A serum decline would normally cause a tryptophan influx into the brain, followed by serotonin production, which causes fatigue.

Before taking Leucine:

You should not use Leucine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a Leucine supplement.

Avoid taking Leucine 4 hours before going to sleep.  If your sleep is disrupted, discontinue use.

 

Use & Benefits:

Leucine promotes protein synthesis in muscle and are used to provide energy.  They have been shown to decrease post-workout soreness which increases recovery time.

Even small amounts of exercise can cause Leucine levels in the body to drop quickly.  This leads to muscle breakdown (catabolism) and fatigue.  This makes Leucine popular with athletes of many different intensity levels.

Supplementation with Leucine has been shown to provide powerful anabolic and anti-catabolic effects on the body, as well as potentiating growth hormone and reducing fatigue.

 

Some key benefits are:

– Highly concentrated

– Dietary supplement

– Micronised powder

– Supports lean muscle growth

– Decrease muscle soreness and fatigue

– Increase energy levels and strength

– Contains no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives

– Pharmaceutical Grade

– Non GMO – Non Genetically Modified

– Vegan

 

Specifications:

Appearance:  White fine powder, slightly characteristic odour; characteristic taste, very bitter.

Solubility:  Highly soluble in water.

Pharmaceutical Grade:  Suitable for food, drug or medicinal use.

CAS Number:  L-Leucine 61-90-5

Molecular Formula:  L-Leucine C6H13NO2

 

Suggested Use:

Adult – Mix 5g (1  tsp heaped) once a day in water or juice, take 1 serving amount during exercise and in between meals or as directed.

Children 4 – 12 years – Only as professionally prescribed.  Not to be used by children under 4 years of age.

If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Animal – Only as professionally prescribed.

Product may vary in colour, taste and consistency which can occur from batch to batch.  This does not affect potency or quality.

Packed in Australia from Local and Imported Ingredients.