Leucine

Oral Uses

• Improving & supporting health & function of muscle

  Leucine improves and supports muscle health and function. Take leucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

• Improving & supporting metabolism of protein

  Leucine prevents muscle protein degradation and stimulates protein production in muscles. Take leucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

• Phenylketonuria

  Leucine improvea mental and nerve function. Take leucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

• Athletic performance

  Leucine improves endurance and athletic performance; helps to produce protein; increases lean muscle mass and helps to maintain muscle mass. Take leucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

• Improving mental function

  Leucine stimulates the upper brain and improves mental function. Take leucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

• Parkinson's disease

  Leucine helps to maintain muscle mass. Take leucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

• Skin wounds

  Leucine helps to produce protein and accelerates wound healing. Take leucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

Oral Actions

• Action - Anabolic effect

  Leucine has anabolic effect; helps to build muscle and other tissues. Take leucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

• Action - Hypoglycemic

  Leucine is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take leucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

Recommended Dosage

Take leucine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Like other amino acids do not use isoleucine if you are on medication for Parkinson's disease. Take it with caution if you have kidney or liver conditions. Overdoses may produce hypoglycemia symptoms, pellagra and high levels of ammonia in body.

Available Forms

Leucine is available in capsule and powder form. BCAA's contain leucine.