Foods High in Leucine | Health Benefits of Leucine

Leucine

Health benefits of Leucine:

One of three essential amino acids (along with isoleucine and valine) that enhance energy, increase endurance, and aid in muscle tissue recovery and repair

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What is Leucine?

It’s an essential amino acid that’s considered unique due to its role in many growth and health, (metabolic), functions.

Why does it matter to me?

Leucine contributes to healthy blood sugar levels
Leucine contributes to the growth and repair of muscle, wound healing and hormone production
Leucine also prevents the breakdown of muscle after trauma or stress1
Leucine aids post exercise muscle recovery2

Am I getting enough?

Want to check you are getting enough? Use the food diary to track your food and benefit from daily, weekly and monthly reports.

Review date: 2/14/2022

Next review date: 2/14/2023