Does leucine increase muscle mass?

Effectiveness Rating for Leucine's Ability to Increase Muscle Mass

The effectiveness rating is a measure of how well leucine is able to increase muscle mass. The overall rating for this claim is 1 out of 3. There is little if any research to warrant the use of Leucine to increase muscle mass. Using Leucine to increase muscle mass will probably not yeild any positive results and is likely a waste of money.

Confidence Rating for Leucine's Ability to Increase Muscle Mass

The confidence rating is a mesure of how valid the effectiveness rating is. This rating is based on how many studies are included in the database on this topic.

There are 2 studies in the database on leucine; the confidence rating is 40. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating.

Leucine Dose to Increase Muscle Mass

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