Brand: Source Naturals

PowderAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
Click to view full label

Net Contents

3.53 Oz(s)

Serving Size

0.5 Teaspoon(s)

Servings Per Container

76

Supplement Form

Powder

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

0 21078 00178 2

Product Version

SN0178 REV K152

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Gluten

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 Teaspoon(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
L-Leucine1.3 Gram(s)

Not Present

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy FreeSugar Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 1/2 teaspoon daily, mixed with water or juice between meals.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.

Precautions re: All Other

Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of the reach of children.

Formulation

Formulation re: Other

Hypoallergenic: Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Hypoallergenic: Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

Amino Acid Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Free-form powder Energy support

General Statements: All Other Content

L-Leucine is an essential amino acid, specifically classified as a “branched-chain amino acid” (BCAA). BCAAs, especially leucine, stimulate muscle protein synthesis and may be the major fuel involved in anabolic reactions. This makes them especially important for body builders and other athletes in sports that demand explosive strength.

General: Product/Version Code

SN0178 REV K152

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Source Naturals, Inc.

P. O. Box 2118, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Market Reference

$5.45 – $67570.00· 30 listings
  • Source Naturals L Leucine

    Vitacost.com4.8(142)
    $14.43
  • Source Naturals L-Leucine Powder 100 gm

    Instacart4.8(142)
    $67570.00
  • Beyond Raw Chemistry Labs L-Leucine 30 Servings

    GNC4.4(14)
    $24.99
  • Nutricost L-Leucine Capsules

    iHerb4.7(130)
    $13.95
  • Nutricost L-Leucine Unflavored 500 Grams

    Vitacost.com4.3(718)
    $21.95
  • Best Naturals L-Leucine Pure Powder

    Walmart - Best Naturals4.1(14)
    $21.99
  • BCAA Source Naturals

    Herbs Direct4.2(5)
    $9.21
  • Now Foods L-Leucine Powder

    The Food Mill4.8(69)
    $28.79

Where to Buy Locally

Enter your city or ZIP code to find supplement & health stores in your area that may carry this product.

Showing representative supplement & health retailers — search above for stores in your area.

Research & Studies

  • Effects of L-leucine supplementation and resistance training on adipokine markers in untrained perimenopausal and postmenopausal women

    TJ Chapman-Lopez, LLK Funderburk… - The Journal of …, 2024 - journals.lww.com

    … The leucine supplement (Source Naturals, Scotts Valley, CA) was given to subjects and consumed as 10 gelatin capsules per day, equal to 5 g of leucine. Apple pectin (NOW, Elmhurst, …

    20246 citations
  • l-Leucine Increases Skeletal Muscle IGF-1 but Does Not Differentially Increase Akt/mTORC1 Signaling and Serum IGF-1 Compared to Ursolic Acid in Response to …

    DD Church, NA Schwarz, MB Spillane… - Journal of the …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis

    … Participants completed a medical history … and l-leucine had any differential effects on serum and muscle IGF-1 concentrations. At the 3 g dose provided, we observed no supplement-…

    201641 citations
  • Leucine‐enriched whey protein supplementation, resistance‐based exercise, and cardiometabolic health in older adults: a randomized controlled trial

    B Kirk, K Mooney, S Vogrin, M Jackson… - Journal of cachexia …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library

    … protein, plus 0.03 g/kg BW l-leucine), together with a shaker bottle (for mixing the supplement with 250 mL water), instructions for consuming the supplements thrice a day for 16 weeks, …

    202154 citations
  • Efficacy of a novel formulation of L-Carnitine, creatine, and leucine on lean body mass and functional muscle strength in healthy older adults: a randomized, double …

    M Evans, N Guthrie, J Pezzullo, T Sanli… - Nutrition & …, 2017 - Springer

    … Creatine supplementation has also been suggested to … Since L-Carnitine, L-leucine, and creatine have been shown to … dietary supplements on muscle mass and strength in healthy …

    201783 citations
  • L‐leucine promotes axonal outgrowth and regeneration via mTOR activation

    C Ma, L Teng, G Lin, B Guo, R Zhuo, X Qian… - The FASEB …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library

    … Thereafter, we evaluated the effects of L- leucine supplementation on axotomy of the cultured neurons. We used a fire polished- glass fine pipette to triturate neurons and damage the …

    202147 citations
  • The impact of L-branched-chain amino acids and L-leucine on malnutrition, sarcopenia, and other outcomes in patients with chronic liver disease

    ALS Dos Santos, LR Anastácio - Expert Review of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis

    … L-branched-chain amino acids (L-BCAA) and isolated l-leucine supplementation in chronic liver … in the general perception of health in patients with liver cirrhosis who received L-BCAA …

    202119 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2017-05-24. DSLD Label ID: 73795. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.