Leucine is an amino acid found in food and is used as a dietary supplement to increase the physical endurance of athletes and improve muscle growth.
Leucine can be found in supermarkets, or in stores specializing in the sale of nutritional supplements, under the trade name M-tor leucine, Pure Leucine, Leucix or Leukic.
- Leucine is indicated to improve the increase and recovery of muscle mass after intense physical exercise in athletes.
The price of Leucine powder varies between 65.00 and 170.00 reais, depending on the brand and size of the package, available in 150 ga 500 g.
The price of leucine in capsules can range from 9.00 to 225.00 reais, depending on the number of capsules in each vial.
The way to use leucine powder is to add 2 tablespoons of leucine powder to 250 ml of milk, juice or water and drink before and after training.
In the case of the leucine capsule, you should take 1 capsule before and after exercise.
Leucine is contraindicated in patients with a restricted protein intake or allergic to the product.