NOW Sports
L-Leucine Powder
Amino acid/Protein51 servings
Looks good our read
The dose here lands inside the range studies actually used.
Dose At dose vs. studied dose
How to takeSuggested usage: Mix 1 level tablespoon into 8 oz. of water or other beverage 1 to 3 times daily.
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Kosher
- Halal
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
Quality
How it scores
$27.80 ★ 4.3 (670)
Overall
A
Evidence
A
Dose
A
Formulation
A
Dose check
Is it dosed to do anything?
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L-Leucine, Instantized Powder
At the studied dose15 g / day studies used 0.74-16 g · 5 studies
What L-Leucine, Instantized Powder is good for
- Grip strengthC
Strengthen your grip
Muscle function
- Leg strengthC
Build stronger legs
Muscle function
- Leucine levelC
Support leucine levels
Pharmacokinetics
- Walking paceC
Walk faster and more smoothly
Physical functioning
The label
What's in it
Serving size 1 Tbsp (approx. 5 g)
IngredientAmount%DV
- L-Leucine, Instantized Powder 5 Gram(s) -
Other ingredients
Clean formula. The inactive ingredients are standard capsule components.
- Sunflower Lecithin: emulsifier; quality varies
Reported interactions
- Side effects:
- Gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, reflux) ·Valine_and_isoleucine_depletion ·Blood_ammonia_increase ·Reduced_isoleucine_and_valine_plasma_concentrations
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
