L-leucine

What Are The Uses Of L-leucine?

L-leucine is an essential amino acid, also called as branched-chain amino acid (BCAA). It:

• Maintains muscle mass
• Reduces obesity, muscle wasting, and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
• Supplies body with good cholesterol
• Improves muscle recovery, liver cirrhosis.
• Increase the rate of protein production, strength, longevity
• Helps in treatment of kidney failure.

What Are The Side Effects Of L-leucine?

Some common side effects that may occur due to an overdose of L-leucine are:

• Decrease in serotonin levels
• Brain damage, liver damage

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of L-leucine?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the L-leucine or any other allergies.
• Hypoglycaemia (low levels of sugar in blood)