Common Name: |
L-Leucine |
CAS RNo: |
61-90-5 |
Form: |
Powder |
Color Appearance: |
White Powder * (due to the nature of natural ingredients, color may slightly vary) |
Mesh Size: |
60 ~ 80 mesh |
Country of Origin: |
India |
Product Applications: |
Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics, Herbal Teas, Capsules, Tablets, Functional foods beverages |
L-Leucine: Overview
L-Leucine is one of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), along with L-isoleucine and L-valine, and is considered the most important of the BCAAs for muscle protein synthesis. As an essential amino acid, it must be obtained through the diet because the body cannot produce it. L-Leucine plays a key role in stimulating muscle growth and repair by activating the mTOR pathway, a critical signaling mechanism for building muscle tissue.
It is highly valued by athletes and bodybuilders for its ability to preserve lean muscle mass, especially during intense training or periods of calorie restriction. L-Leucine helps to prevent muscle breakdown, promotes recovery after exercise, and supports overall muscle health. Additionally, it aids in regulating blood sugar levels by promoting glucose uptake into cells and enhancing energy production during exercise.
L-Leucine is naturally found in high-protein foods like meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and legumes. As a supplement, it is often included in BCAA formulas or taken on its own to maximize muscle-building benefits. It is particularly beneficial for people involved in strength training, endurance sports, or anyone looking to support muscle recovery and growth.
Powders: Packed in eco-friendly Pouches in customized sizes
Capsules & Tablets: Packed in bottles of 60ct, 90ct or 180ct
Oils: Packed in glass bottles with dropper in 100ml, 4oz or customized sizes
Form - Fine Powder - Organoleptic
Odor - Characteristic - Organoleptic
Taste - Characteristic - Organoleptic
Mesh Size - 100% passes through #80 mesh - USP <786>
Loss on Drying - NMT 10% - USP <731>
All of our products complies with FDA standards for microbial safety.
Total Plate Count - NMT 100,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold - NMT 1000 cfu/g
Coliforms - NMT 100 cfu/g
E.Coli - Absent
Salmonella - Absent
Staphylococcus aureus - Absent
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Absent
Total Heavy Metals - NMT 10 ppm - USP <231>
Lead - NMT 0.5 ppm - USP <232>
Arsenic - NMT 1 ppm - USP <232>
Mercury - NMT 0.5 ppm - USP <232>
Cadmium - NMT 0.5 ppm - USP <232>
Sterilization - Steam
Packing - Carton boxes with inner double layer ldpe bags and outer stretch
wrapped for a seamless airtight packaging
Health & Safety - The product is manufactured, packed, stored, and shipped in
accordance with relevant food safety standards
Storage Conditions - Keep closed in a cool dry warehouse, free from infestation and not
exposed to direct sunlight
We hold ourselves to rigorous farming standards - it’s not necessarily cheaper or easier, but it’s what’s right. Majority of our nutrient rich products are grown in our own organic farms under strict USDA guidelines, which enables full control over consistency and quality.
Every Batch is Tested.
Our standards are rigorous and thorough. We test every single batch of our botanicals through a third-party lab to ensure that the products you receive are the highest quality available, without pesticides or heavy metals.
Heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium are tested for every batch that we produce. We also ensure that our product complies with the California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.
Absolutely - Yes. All the powders we produce, are processed using steam sterilization method and complies with FDA standards for microbial safety.
Consumption of products containing E.coli & Salmonella may pose health issues like stomach cramps, abdominal pains, nausea, etc. All of our products are 100% free of E.coli & Salmonella.