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L-Leucine
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L-Leucine

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Lean Muscle Mass
Healthy Ageing
Metabolic Health

Leucine is an essential amino acid required to support muscle health as we age.

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Leucine is an essential amino acid required to support muscle synthesis when protein is ingested.

A 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).

The human body needs to register the following amounts of leucine to support muscle synthesis after a meal:

  • 2.5-3.0g (18-35 years)
  • 3.0-4.0g (35 years+)

Adding 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.

Health Benefits:

  • Supports muscle maintenance 
  • Supports metabolic health
  • Essential amino acid

Active Ingredients

Each daily dose 4g (2 metric tsp) contains: Strength: Units:
Each daily dose 4g (2 metric tsp) contains:
L-Leucine
Strength:
4
Units:
g

Doses per container: 30

Directions

2 metric tsp per day in water or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Cautions & Storage

Take as directed. Do not exceed recommended daily dose. Pregnant or nursing - seek advice from a healthcare professional before consuming.

Store in a cool, dry place. Reseal cap immediately after each use. Keep out of reach of children.

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Leucine is an essential amino acid required to support muscle synthesis when protein is ingested.

A 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).

The human body needs to register the following amounts of leucine to support muscle synthesis after a meal:

  • 2.5-3.0g (18-35 years)
  • 3.0-4.0g (35 years+)

Adding 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.

Health Benefits:

  • Supports muscle maintenance 
  • Supports metabolic health
  • Essential amino acid

Active Ingredients

Each daily dose 4g (2 metric tsp) contains: Strength: Units:
Each daily dose 4g (2 metric tsp) contains:
L-Leucine
Strength:
4
Units:
g

Doses per container: 30

Directions

2 metric tsp per day in water or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Cautions & Storage

Take as directed. Do not exceed recommended daily dose. Pregnant or nursing - seek advice from a healthcare professional before consuming.

Store in a cool, dry place. Reseal cap immediately after each use. Keep out of reach of children.

Supports Lean Muscle Mass
Supports Healthy Ageing
Supports Metabolic Health
Supports Lean Muscle Mass
Supports Healthy Ageing
Supports Metabolic Health
Supports Lean Muscle Mass
Supports Healthy Ageing
Supports Metabolic Health
Supports Lean Muscle Mass
Supports Healthy Ageing
Supports Metabolic Health
Supports Lean Muscle Mass
Supports Healthy Ageing
Supports Metabolic Health
Supports Lean Muscle Mass
Supports Healthy Ageing
Supports Metabolic Health
Supports Lean Muscle Mass
Supports Healthy Ageing
Supports Metabolic Health
Supports Lean Muscle Mass
Supports Healthy Ageing
Supports Metabolic Health
Supports Lean Muscle Mass
Supports Healthy Ageing
Supports Metabolic Health
Supports Lean Muscle Mass
Supports Healthy Ageing
Supports Metabolic Health
L-Leucine

L-Leucine

$29.95

Product Description

Leucine is an essential amino acid required to support muscle synthesis when protein is ingested.

A 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).

The human body needs to register the following amounts of leucine to support muscle synthesis after a meal:

  • 2.5-3.0g (18-35 years)
  • 3.0-4.0g (35 years+)

Adding 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.

Health Benefits:

  • Supports muscle maintenance 
  • Supports metabolic health
  • Essential amino acid

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Each daily dose 4g (2 metric tsp) contains: Strength: Units:
Each daily dose 4g (2 metric tsp) contains:
L-Leucine
Strength:
4
Units:
g

Doses per container: 30

Directions

2 metric tsp per day in water or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Cautions & Storage

Take as directed. Do not exceed recommended daily dose. Pregnant or nursing - seek advice from a healthcare professional before consuming.

Store in a cool, dry place. Reseal cap immediately after each use. Keep out of reach of children.

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We source the highest-quality ingredients for you and your family’s wellbeing. The vast majority of our wholefoods are also certified-organic by AsureQuality.

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We have decades worth of experience in the health food industry and are here to help you on your wellness journey.

Wellness

We believe nourishing your body with the clean nutrition it thrives on, is fundamental not only to your physical health, but also to the health of your mind and overall wellbeing.

Trusted by Experts & Athletes

L-Leucine
UFC Heavyweight
Brando Peričić
@balknbear

As an active heavyweight in the UFC, I'm training two to three sessions per day, six days a week. For my recovery, it's essential I'm fuelling my body with the premium nutrition it needs - Matakana Superfoods have that covered for me.

L-Leucine
Registered Nutritionist
Danijela Armitage
@nourishandtempt

The quality and diversity of Matakana Superfoods product range has really impressed me. As a registered nutritionist, I appreciate their emphasis on premium, organic wholefoods and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

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Matakana Superfoods Limited is committed to protecting your privacy as an online visitor to our website. We use the information we collect about you to maximize the services that we provide to you. You may change your details at any time by advising us.

Matakana Superfoods Limited is dedicated to keeping your details private. Any information, we collect in relation to you, is kept strictly secured. We do not pass on/sell/swap any of your personal details with anyone. We use this information to identify your orders, provide you with our newsletters (if applicable) and to personalise your shopping experience with us. Each individual using our website is also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their user ID. However, in the event of any unauthorized use of your user ID or any other information, we request that you immediately notify us. We will do our best to provide assistance and prevent further unauthorized use.

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