Leucine
Studies show Leucine may assist in:
- Supporting The Stimulation of Muscle Protein Synthesis via the mTOR pathway1
- Helping Reduce Muscle Breakdown2
- Supporting Muscle Recovery 3
- Helping Maintain Lean Muscle Mass4
- Supporting Energy Metabolism5
- Supporting Improvements in Body Composition6
500g
Leucine is an essential branched chain amino acid that plays a vital role in overall amino acid balance and nutritional adequacy. As the body cannot produce it, Leucine must be obtained through diet or supplementation. Research has shown that it may help support muscle protein synthesis, assist in maintaining lean muscle mass during calorie restriction, aid recovery following strenuous activity, and contribute to energy metabolism.
Recent clinical trials also indicate a potential role for Leucine in supporting improvements in body composition when combined with a balanced diet and exercise program.
Since the early 2000s, research has consistently shown that Leucine supplementation may assist in:
- Supporting The Stimulation of Muscle Protein Synthesis (Anabolism) via the mTOR pathway
- Helping Reduce Muscle Breakdown (Anti-Catabolism) - during periods of physical stress or reduced energy intake.
- Supporting Muscle Recovery - after intense exercise.
- Helping Maintain Lean Muscle Mass - during calorie restriction or reduced protein intake.
- Supporting Energy Metabolism - as part of a balanced diet
- Supporting Improvements in Body Composition - during calorie restriction
Leucine has since been coined the "limiting nutrient", meaning without enough of it in proportion to other amino acids, the body may not fully utlise dietary protein. It is therefore a great amino acid to add to your protein shakes or other high protein foods.
The Benefits of our L-Leucine:
- Pharmaceutical Grade
- 100% Unflavoured
- Made from Non-GMO Fermented Glucose
- Instantised with Sunflower Lecithin
- Suitable for Vegans and Gluten Free
Made from non-GMO fermented glucose, our L-Leucine is vegan-friendly and gluten free. Instantised with a small amount of sunflower lecithin, it disperses easily in water or shakes and mixes smoothly with a spoon or shaker. Whilst it does have a slightly bitter taste it can still be a versatile addition to smoothies, shakes or yoghurt
Available in 500g packs and bulk buy discounts.
References
1: Norton et al, 2006 & Anthony et al, 1999, 2: Vinci et al, 2022 & Camajani et al, 2021, 3: Waskiw-Ford et al, 2020, 4: Pathak et al, 2023 & Camajani et al, 2021, 5: Ely et al, 2023 6: Pathak et al, 2023
Studies show Leucine may assist in:
- Supporting The Stimulation of Muscle Protein Synthesis via the mTOR pathway1
- Helping Reduce Muscle Breakdown2
- Supporting Muscle Recovery 3
- Helping Maintain Lean Muscle Mass4
- Supporting Energy Metabolism5
- Supporting Improvements in Body Composition6
Add 5g to pre and post workout shakes and to other high protein meals.
And also stacks well as part of:
The Ultimate Stack (Pre (30 mins) & Post Workout (Immedietely) - Drink Half Pre Workout and Half Post Workout)
Ingredients:
600-1200ml of Water
(3g) 1/2 tsp Creatine Monohydrate
(5g) 1 tsp Glutamine
(3g) 1 tsp HMB Powder
(10g) 2 tsp IBCAA or Leucine 4:1:1
(5g) 2 tsp Betaine Anydrous TMG
(4g) 1 tsp Beta Alanine
(4g) 1 tsp Taurine
(6g) 2 tsp Citrulline Malate 2:1
(4g) 1 & 1/3 tsp Arginine AAKG
Add protein if required i.e (Pre & Post) 1/2 - 1 scoop of Hydrolysed Protein
Add carbs if required i.e (Pre) 1/2 scoop of Organic Instant Oats (Post) 1 scoop Maltodextrin/Dextrose
If you want to make it in bulk then the following makes up approximately 100 serves:
300g Creatine Monohydrate
500g Glutamine
300g HMB Powder
1kg IBCAA 4:1:1 or Leucine
500g Betaine Anydrous TMG
400g Beta Alanine
400g Taurine
600g Citrulline Malate 2:1
400g Arginine AAKG
Add protein if required i.e 100 serves you will need 2-3kg Hydrolysed Protein
Add carbs if required i.e 100 serves you will need (Pre) 2kg Ultra Fine Organic Oats and (Post) 4kg Maltodextrin/Dextrose.
Serving Size: 1 tsp (5g)
Servings Per 500g: 100
Ingredients: Pure Pharmaceutical Grade L-Leucine, 0.8% Sunflower Lecithin
Formulated Supplementary Sports Food
Not to be used as a sole source of nutrition. This product should be used in conjunction with a healthy, nourishing diet and an appropriate physical training or exercise program. Not suitable for children under 15 years of age or pregnant women: should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision.
Great product
By: Lachlan Dalton on 29 June 2024If you know what you're in for then you'll find this one of the essentials
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Recovery & Gains
By: Michael Lee on 7 October 2016Absolutely top quality Leucine has helped my recovery no end and have noticed some gains already,definitely be back for more !!
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Instantised leucine
By: DAVID I HAYNES on 14 August 2016Superior product well worth the extra cost. Mixes easily in water with a spoon. Mixes clear no froth or clumps and no residue. Totally absorbed. No waste. Can be drunk alone prior to meals to add leucine and protein content of meal and bioavilability. Great for us over 50s as our ability to absorb protein is diminished. Can be added to protein shakes, yogurt or meals.
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A must have, cannot go without.
By: Anton Ruskan on 19 July 2016This product is the real deal and works. It has saved me during my weight lifting sessions especially during my dieting phase maintaining my muscle mass. It does mix easy but i just chase down a scoop when needed with water too easy. Great product.
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outstanding product
By: david haynes on 23 April 2016Proffessional Whey's Instantised Leucine is an outstanding product. It mixes clear in water with just a few stirs with a spoon. No foaming or clumping no wastage. Unlike others low quality Leucine products on the market . It is virtually tasteless so great to add to any protein shake oe foods to increase Leucine content and increase the anabolic effect. A great product especially for us over 50s who dont 'metabolise protein as efficiently as we once did.
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A great Amino
By: Peter Aikins on 29 March 2016I have been using Leucine for several months and mix a teaspoon with my NZ WPI and a teaspoon of Creatine for my post workout shake. Leucine has been found to be a key trigger for the muscle building response to training. I have found this product to be of a high quality. Some people say that they drink it during a workout, but I found it to give me indigestion and the true of the matter is that as long as your total macros are met at the end of the day: it does not matter when you take them.
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instantised leucine
By: david haynes on 23 May 2015mixes easily with a spoon no froth or clumping. virtually tasteless. Boosts quality of any protein source. Great for over 4os who need extra help absorbing and utalising protein. Great product well worth paying extra for an instantised product
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Quality!
By: Matthew Rixon on 12 June 2014So good, mixes easily and quickly. High quality product and excellent for helping to spike insulin post training!
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Speeds recovery!
By: Bruce Taylor on 7 January 2014I'm a Master Laser sailor and after a big day on the water of even after a gym session when those muscles are aching, a teaspoon mixed in with my egg white and fruit smoothie really accelerates my recovery. Take within the 30-minute post exercise window.
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Mature Triathletes
By: stewart freeman on 26 December 2012We run,swim or ride everyday and the Whey & L-Leucine helps big time with our recovery
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