| L-Leucine | 5,000 mg | † |
% Daily Values for: Adults and children 4 or more years of age.
Where this label comes from
An original label of the NIH's Dietary Supplement Label Database, entered there on 22 June 2023, shown here as it was entered. The NIH's record · picture of the label (PDF)
General information
- Product name
- Leucine
- Brand
- NutraKey
- Barcode (UPC)
- 8 20103 45649 4
- Net contents
- 150 Gram(s); 0.33 Pound(s)
- Market status
- On market
- DSLD ID
- 287412
Classification
- Supplement form
- Powder
- Product type
- Amino acid/Protein
- Claim types on the label
- Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
- Intended for
- Adult (18 - 50 Years)
Label statements
Formula: Contains: Leucine is an essential amino acid As an essential amino acid, Leucine cannot be made by the body, and must be acquired through food or dietary supplements. Leucine is classified as a branched-chain amino is (BCAA). It comprises about 8% of the total amino acids in your body's protein structures as the fourth most concentrated amino acid in skeletal muscle tissue.
Formula: Contains: The branched chain amino acids: valine, leucine, and isoleucine enhanced protein synthesis in liver cells and muscle cells and help promote muscle recovery after exercise. BCAAs contibute to energy production in the body by being oxidized in the cell's mitochondria. BCAAs are used by body builders and athletes to produce and anabolic effect and assist in the repair of micro-tears in muscle tissue that are a normal result of exercise. Leucine is thought to be the most effective BCAA for preventing the body's burning of muscle stores for energy during intense workouts because it's utilized more quickly than isoleucine or valine.
Formulation: Does NOT Contain: Ultra pure No fillers
Formula: Contains: Essential amino acid
FDA Statement of Identity: Dietary Supplement
Directions: Recommended use: Take 1 serving (1 scoop) with water or your favorite beverage 1-2 times daily or as directed by you physician. Mix for 15 to 20 seconds using a shaker cup or mix thoroughly with a spoon. Product may not mix very easily.
Precautions: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Warning: Pregnant or lactating women, diabetics, hypoglycemics, and people with known medical conditions and/or taking drugs should consult with a licensed physician and/or pharmacist prior to taking dietary supplements.
Precautions: All Other: Do not use if seal is broken.
Brand information
Manufacturer: NutraKey, Longwood, FL, USA
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