Leucine

Ergogenic

Muscle protein synthesis support

Reading this compound Reference only

Information below is educational. Dosing, mechanisms and status fields are compiled from the source list at the bottom of this page — always verify against a licensed clinician before use.

Reference-only summary of publicly discussed or source-listed patterns. Not medical advice and not a personal recommendation.

Mechanism & Use

Compound type: Amino acid
Primary mechanism: mTORC1 activation
Primary market use: Sports nutrition

Pharmacology

Molecular weight (Da): 131.2
Oral bioavailability: High
Half-life: ~2 h
Route tags: Route-dependent / verify
Evidence level: Human/supplement
Clinical status: Supplement
Value-for-money score: 7 / 10

Reported protocol signal

No popular protocol verified yet; keep as reference compound until protocol signal is added.

For orientation only. See disclaimer — always consult a licensed clinician before use.

Notes

Requires repeated protein/nutrient intake

Sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/