Leucine RDI
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The RDI for leucine is as follows:
- Infants: 135mg per kg of body weight
- Children: 42mg per kg of body weight
- Adults: 26mg per kg of body weight (about 1,042mg)
Tolerable upper limit
There is no tolerable upper limit for leucine.
Therapeutic dosage
There is a supplementary dosage range that is a safe therapeutic dose of leucine:
- Adults: 170-1,100mg
There is a recommended daily intake for leucine, but there is not tolerable upper limit
The higher levels of leucine should only be taken under strict medical supervision because supplementation at very high levels may cause some side effects in some people.
References
- Osieki H. The Nutrient Bible. Everything You Need to Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Enzymes - Even Toxic Metals. BioConcepts Publishing QLD. 2002