Taking leucine supplements won't help healthy, trained young adults recover faster after a tough workout, based on how sore they feel, how much strength they lose, and a blood marker for muscle damage.

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Effects of leucine intake on muscle growth, strength, and recovery in young active adults: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

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This study looked at whether taking leucine helps athletes recover better after tough workouts, and it found no real benefit — which matches the claim that leucine doesn’t help recovery in healthy, trained young adults.

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Effects of leucine intake on muscle growth, strength, and recovery in young active adults: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

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DOI: 10.1186/s41110-025-00311-z

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