Leucine
Helps trigger muscle protein synthesis when a meal is low in leucine.
Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.
What the evidence says
Useful in narrow situations (plant-based meals lacking leucine).
Typical dose & timing
Dose: 2–3 g added to a low-leucine meal
Timing: With meals.
Role in a stack
Meal-specific protein quality support.
Redundancy check: Unnecessary with whey or high-quality protein sources.
Cautions & safety
Redundant with adequate high-quality protein.
Generally safe.
Best for
low-protein meals · plant-based meals
References
- Leucine content of dietary proteins is a determinant of postprandial skeletal muscle protein synthesis. Nutrition & Metabolism (2012)
Leucine is the key trigger for muscle protein synthesis. Adding leucine to low-leucine plant-based meals may improve their anabolic potential. Unnecessary with adequate high-quality protein.
Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.