{"product_id":"l-leucine","title":"L-Leucine","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLeucine is an essential amino acid required to support muscle synthesis when protein is ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA specific leucine threshold needs to be met to achieve this and is especially important as  as we age (and muscle mass and metabolic adaptability decline).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe human body needs to register the following amounts of leucine to support muscle synthesis after a meal:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e2.5-3.0g (18-35 years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3.0-4.0g (35 years+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdding 2-4 g (1-2 tsp) of free-form supplemental leucine to low-leucine meals (i.e. vegan meals and lower protein meals) will help support muscle health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupports muscle maintenance \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupports metabolic health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEssential amino acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Matakana Superfoods","offers":[{"title":"120g","offer_id":42715140653099,"sku":"lleu120g","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2578\/4684\/files\/L-Leucine_2026.01.16.png?v=1784841889","url":"https:\/\/www.matakanasuperfoods.com\/en-au\/products\/l-leucine","provider":"Matakana Superfoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}