What are the properties of L-Leucine in supplements?

The properties of L-Leucine

Leucine supplementation has grown in popularity due to the discovery of its anabolic effects on cell signaling and protein synthesis in muscle.

Dietary leucine supplementation, either alone or as part of a therapeutic regimen, may be a good nutritional tool in the prevention and management of obesity and obesity-induced metabolic disorders.


L-Leucine - Description from NCI Thesaurus

 

L-Leucine - Description from ChemIDplus

 


The supplements containing L-Leucine

Vitabase - MaxAmino 1200Vitabase - MaxAmino 1200

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Sports Nutrition TBSS ID:
Vitabase – MaxAmino 1200 contains amoung others L-Leucine.

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Amino Acids are the building blocks from which the body creates proteins. Twenty different amino acids are needed by the body to create the various proteins needed for growth and repair. Max Amino 1200 is a concentrated source of amino acids for use during periods of intense physical activity or...
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Isoflex, Pure Whey Protein Isolate (WPI Ion-Charged Particle Filtration), Chocolate, 5 lbs (2.27 kg) (ALLMAX Nutrition)Isoflex, Pure Whey Protein Isolate (WPI Ion-Charged Particle Filtration), Chocolate, 5 lbs (2.27 kg) (ALLMAX Nutrition)

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Amino Acids Natural Nutrients Sports Nutrition TBSS ID:
Isoflex, Pure Whey Protein Isolate (WPI Ion-Charged Particle Filtration), Chocolate, 5 lbs (2.27 kg) (ALLMAX Nutrition) contains amoung others L-Leucine.

Isoflex, Pure Whey Protein Isolate (WPI Ion-Charged Particle Filtration), Chocolate, 5 lbs (2.27 kg) (ALLMAX Nutrition) is available in many countries around the world.

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Isoflex®: Truly Superior Protein
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Collagen Active, Black Berry Cherry, 13.8 oz (378 g) (Zhou Nutrition)Collagen Active, Black Berry Cherry, 13.8 oz (378 g) (Zhou Nutrition)

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Joint / Bone Health Natural Nutrients Osteoporosis / Bone Health TBSS ID:
Collagen Active, Black Berry Cherry, 13.8 oz (378 g) (Zhou Nutrition) contains amoung others L-Leucine.

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You deserve supplements that work as hard as you do, which is why Zhou created a synergistic Collagen Active formula that’s designed for people who are on the move. This 3-in-1 formula combines the power of sustainably sourced collagen, with the ideal 2:1:1 BCAAs and max strength vitamin C to...
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Pure Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides, Grass-Fed Bovine, Unflavored, 1.25 lbs (567 g) (Discontinued Item) (Zenwise Health)Pure Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides, Grass-Fed Bovine, Unflavored, 1.25 lbs (567 g) (Discontinued Item) (Zenwise Health)

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Pure Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides, Grass-Fed Bovine, Unflavored, 1.25 lbs (567 g) (Discontinued Item) (Zenwise Health) contains amoung others L-Leucine.

Pure Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides, Grass-Fed Bovine, Unflavored, 1.25 lbs (567 g) (Discontinued Item) (Zenwise Health) is available in many countries around the world.

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Zenwise Health Collagen Peptides are derived from grass-fed, pasture-raised Brazilian bovine hide to provide a pure source of Type I and III Collagen for the body. Formulated with 100% pure hydrolyzed Gelatin using advanced enzymatic processing technology, the essential amino acids and 10 g of...
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Muscle BCAA, 2,500 mg, 120 Veggie Capsules (Zhou Nutrition)Muscle BCAA, 2,500 mg, 120 Veggie Capsules (Zhou Nutrition)

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Amino Acids TBSS ID:
Muscle BCAA, 2,500 mg, 120 Veggie Capsules (Zhou Nutrition) contains amoung others L-Leucine.

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Heading back to the gym when you’re still feeling sore is the worst. So we created Muscle BCAA to help your muscles recover quickly and efficiently. By using the branched chain amino acids trifecta—leucine, isoleucine, and valine (muscle-mending amino acids), our formula is designed to support...
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Sports, Pea Protein, Pure Unflavored, 2 lbs (907 g) (Now Foods)Sports, Pea Protein, Pure Unflavored, 2 lbs (907 g) (Now Foods)

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Sports Nutrition TBSS ID:
Sports, Pea Protein, Pure Unflavored, 2 lbs (907 g) (Now Foods) contains amoung others L-Leucine.

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Peas are well known for being a source of highly bioavailable protein. Additionally, peas are not considered one of the major dietary allergens. Collectively, this makes pea protein an ideal source of post-workout nutrition for athletes who may have difficulty supplementing with other types of...
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Collagen Peptides, Hydrolyzed Protein, Unflavored, 15 Stix, 0.39 oz (11 g) Each (Zhou Nutrition)Collagen Peptides, Hydrolyzed Protein, Unflavored, 15 Stix, 0.39 oz (11 g) Each (Zhou Nutrition)

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Joint / Bone Health Osteoporosis / Bone Health TBSS ID:
Collagen Peptides, Hydrolyzed Protein, Unflavored, 15 Stix, 0.39 oz (11 g) Each (Zhou Nutrition) contains amoung others L-Leucine.

Collagen Peptides, Hydrolyzed Protein, Unflavored, 15 Stix, 0.39 oz (11 g) Each (Zhou Nutrition) is available in many countries around the world.

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At Zhou we care about what’s on the surface, and even more about what’s beneath it. Collagen is an essential part of skin, hair, bone and joint health, and our Collagen Peptide powder is an essential part of your wellness lifestyle. Our product is the key to younger looking skin, more luscious...
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ACUTS, Amino-Charged Energy Drink, Blue Raspberry, 7.4 oz (210 g) (ALLMAX Nutrition)ACUTS, Amino-Charged Energy Drink, Blue Raspberry, 7.4 oz (210 g) (ALLMAX Nutrition)

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Amino Acids Hair / Skin Care Natural Nutrients Sports Nutrition Weight Loss TBSS ID:
ACUTS, Amino-Charged Energy Drink, Blue Raspberry, 7.4 oz (210 g) (ALLMAX Nutrition) contains amoung others L-Leucine.

ACUTS, Amino-Charged Energy Drink, Blue Raspberry, 7.4 oz (210 g) (ALLMAX Nutrition) is available in many countries around the world.

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Purpose: Formulated to provide Energy, Focus and Diet Support in conjunction with a Sensible Diet, Exercise and / or Physical Activity.
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L-Leucine - References & External links

L-Leucine

TBS Ingredient ID (TBSI ID):
Name
L-Leucine
Synonyms:
Leucine, Leucin, Leucinum, (S)-2-Amino-4-Methylpentanoic Acid, L-Leucin
Chemical Formula:
C6H13NO2
Molecular Formula:
L-Leucine - Molecular Formula
Classification TypeIdentifier
PubChem CID:
U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubChem)
CAS:
A proprietary registry number assigned by the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) division of the American Chemical Society (ACS)		61-90-5
NIST:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
ChemIDplus:
United States National Library of Medicine - TOXNET (Toxicology Data Network).
Show: L-Leucine - description from ChemIDplus
UNII:
FDA Substance Registration System - Unique Ingredient Identifier
NCI Thesaurus:
National Cancer Institute - NCI.
Show: L-Leucine - description from NCI Thesaurus
DrugBank:
The DrugBank database is a unique bioinformatics and cheminformatics resource that combines detailed drug data with comprehensive drug target information.
Wikipedia:
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.		Leucine
InChI Key:
International Chemical Identifier hash (InChIKey) computed from chemical structure using the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) standard		ROHFNLRQFUQHCH-YFKPBYRVSA-N
EC Number:
A seven-digit regulatory identifier currently assigned by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) known as a European Community (EC) number		200-522-0
ChEBI:
Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI) - Dictionary of molecular entities focused on "small" chemical compounds. ChEBI is part of the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute.
KEGG:
Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG)
ChEMBL:
An open data resource of binding, functional and ADMET bioactivity data (ChEMBL)
ECHA:
European Chemicals Agency.
DSSTox Substance ID:
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
3DMet:
3DMET is a database collecting three-dimensional structures of natural metabolites.
MeSH® ID:
Medical Subject Heading (MeSH)

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