{"product_id":"ultra-labs-dl-185-dileucine-peptide","title":"Ultra Labs DL-185® Dileucine Peptide - Muscle Recovery \u0026 Performance","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® Dileucine Peptide - Muscle Recovery \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman-Studied Peptide Nutrition for Muscle, Strength \u0026amp; Recovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg of L-leucyl-L-leucine monohydrate (dileucine)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e per daily serving - an advanced dipeptide form of leucine being researched for its effects on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis, strength, muscular performance and resistance-training adaptations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike standard leucine, dileucine consists of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo leucine molecules bonded together as a dipeptide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does that matter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman research comparing equal 2g doses found that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine significantly stimulated muscle protein synthesis, while standard leucine did not produce the same significant increase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the research goes beyond acute muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled resistance-training study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, trained males taking 2g of dileucine daily achieved greater improvements in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleg-press strength compared with placebo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and greater improvements in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleg-press repetitions-to-failure compared with leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Athletes Are Turning to DL-185®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚡ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Muscle Protein Synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman research demonstrates an increase in muscle protein synthesis following dileucine ingestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💪 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Strength \u0026amp; Training Adaptation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaily 2g dileucine supplementation has been studied alongside structured resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Muscular Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch has demonstrated improvements in lower-body strength and muscular endurance outcomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔬 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacked by Human Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine isn't simply another theoretical sports-nutrition ingredient — its effects have been investigated in controlled human trials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏋️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for Serious Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for bodybuilders, strength athletes, CrossFit and hybrid athletes, and anyone wanting to maximise the results of consistent resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull 2,000mg Daily Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-capsule serving of Ultra Labs DL-185® provides 2,000mg of dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, matching the 2g daily amount investigated in published human research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 CAPSULES. 2,000MG. ONCE DAILY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrain hard. Recover. Adapt. Repeat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is DL-185® Dileucine Peptide?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® is a dileucine peptide - a dipeptide consisting of two leucine molecules joined together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its scientific name is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-leucyl-L-leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and it represents an emerging approach to amino-acid supplementation for athletes looking to support muscle protein synthesis, strength and resistance-training performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeucine itself is one of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and is well known for its role in signalling pathways involved in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis (MPS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine is different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply supplying free-form leucine, dileucine delivers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo leucine molecules linked together as a peptide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Research suggests the body can absorb some dietary dipeptides intact, potentially allowing dileucine to behave differently from an equivalent dose of standard free-form leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDileucine vs Leucine: What's the Difference?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is where DL-185® becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a randomized, double-blind human study, researchers compared:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003evs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Free-Form Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers measured blood amino-acid concentrations and muscle protein turnover using muscle biopsies in healthy young men.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe results showed that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g of dileucine significantly increased muscle protein synthesis over the three-hour measurement period, while the equivalent 2g dose of free-form leucine did not significantly increase muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, this doesn't mean leucine isn't anabolic or that dileucine will always outperform leucine at every dose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, the study demonstrates something much more interesting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine appears to produce a different physiological response from simply consuming the same amount of leucine in free-form form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat distinction is one of the main reasons dileucine has become an exciting emerging ingredient in sports nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore Than Just an Acute Muscle Protein Synthesis Study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers have also investigated dileucine during longer-term resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, resistance-trained males consumed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g of dileucine, 2g of leucine or placebo every day for 10 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while completing a four-day-per-week resistance-training program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dileucine group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleg-press strength compared with placebo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and greater improvements in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleg-press repetitions-to-failure compared with leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every performance or body-composition measurement differed significantly between groups, so DL-185® shouldn't be viewed as a shortcut to muscle growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, the research suggests that dileucine may provide a valuable nutritional tool for athletes already combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprogressive resistance training, adequate protein intake and proper recovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Ultra Labs DL-185® Is Different\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg Dileucine per serving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-Leucyl-L-Leucine Monohydrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 capsules per daily serving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 daily servings per bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA simple, stimulant-free performance and recovery formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg daily serving matches the 2g amount investigated in published human dileucine research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® In Simple Terms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of it this way:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeucine = one amino acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine = two leucine molecules linked together as a dipeptide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat seemingly small structural difference may influence how the compound is absorbed and how it affects muscle protein metabolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor athletes looking beyond traditional BCAAs and standalone leucine, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® represents a new generation of peptide-based sports nutrition backed by emerging human research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Does DL-185® Work? Dileucine, mTOR \u0026amp; Muscle Protein Synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo understand why \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is attracting attention in sports nutrition, it helps to understand one of the most important processes involved in building and repairing muscle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis (MPS).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle protein synthesis is the process your body uses to create new muscle proteins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistance training provides the stimulus — but nutrition provides the amino acids and signals required to support the repair, rebuilding and adaptation process that follows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd one amino acid plays a particularly important role in that signalling process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeucine and the mTORC1 Pathway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeucine is widely recognised as an important nutritional signal involved in activating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emTORC1 (mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of mTORC1 as one of the body's key cellular signalling pathways involved in regulating muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen sufficient amino acids - particularly leucine - are available, this signalling network helps tell muscle cells that the nutritional environment is favourable for building new proteins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one reason leucine-rich proteins such as whey protein have become such an important part of sports nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut DL-185® takes a different approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDL-185® Provides Leucine as a Dipeptide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of providing individual free-form leucine molecules, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine consists of two leucine molecules chemically linked together as the dipeptide L-leucyl-L-leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't simply a different name for leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman research indicates that some ingested dileucine can appear in circulation in its intact peptide form, suggesting that dileucine has absorption and metabolic characteristics that differ from consuming the equivalent quantity of free-form leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this appears to matter when we look at muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2g Dileucine vs 2g Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a randomized, double-blind crossover study, healthy young males consumed either:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg Free-Form Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers then used blood samples, muscle biopsies and stable isotope techniques to examine what happened inside skeletal muscle over the following three hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth leucine and dileucine influenced signalling proteins associated with the anabolic response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, there was an important difference in the actual muscle protein synthesis response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine significantly increased cumulative muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe equivalent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g dose of free-form leucine did not significantly increase muscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the same measurement period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis provides evidence that the structure in which leucine is delivered may influence its effect on human muscle protein metabolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Muscle Protein Synthesis Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard training doesn't build muscle while you're actually lifting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistance training creates the stimulus for adaptation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recovery period that follows is when your body repairs and remodels muscle tissue, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis is fundamental to that process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeated periods of training followed by adequate recovery and nutrition ultimately contribute to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle repair and remodelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaptation to resistance training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance and development of lean muscle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved ability to tolerate progressive training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term improvements in strength and performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® should therefore be viewed as a tool for supporting this process - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot as a replacement for adequate dietary protein, calories, sleep or progressive resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe DL-185® Advantage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes DL-185® particularly interesting isn't simply that it contains leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow that leucine is delivered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE-FORM LEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne individual leucine amino acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo leucine molecules linked together as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-leucyl-L-leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman research comparing equal 2g doses found a significant muscle protein synthesis response following dileucine ingestion that wasn't observed following the same 2g quantity of free-form leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes dileucine one of the more interesting emerging peptide-based ingredients for athletes looking to optimise the nutritional side of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle recovery, adaptation and performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltra Labs Delivers the Human-Studied 2,000mg Dose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® provides a full:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg of Dileucine per 4-capsule serving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's particularly important because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g is the dose used in the published human research investigating dileucine and muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo complicated loading protocol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo stimulants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg of human-studied dileucine per daily serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRAIN → RECOVER → ADAPT → REPEAT\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDL-185® for Muscle Growth \u0026amp; Resistance Training Adaptation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan DL-185® help you build muscle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe answer starts with understanding the difference between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirectly building muscle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and supporting the biological processes that allow muscle growth to occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® Dileucine isn't a replacement for resistance training, adequate protein or sufficient calories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, the interest surrounding dileucine comes from its potential to support one of the fundamental processes behind muscular adaptation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle Protein Synthesis (MPS).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuscle Growth Starts With Muscle Protein Synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery hard resistance-training session creates a stimulus for your body to adapt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the recovery period that follows, muscle tissue undergoes an ongoing process of breakdown, repair and remodelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor muscle tissue to grow over time, periods of muscle protein synthesis need to contribute to a favourable overall muscle protein balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is where amino acids - and particularly leucine - become important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeucine is recognised as an important nutritional signal involved in regulating muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine takes that concept one step further by providing two leucine molecules joined together as the dipeptide L-leucyl-L-leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHuman Research Shows Dileucine Can Stimulate Muscle Protein Synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a randomized, double-blind human trial, researchers directly compared:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg Free-Form Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe researchers collected muscle biopsies and used stable isotope techniques to measure muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the three-hour measurement period, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g of dileucine significantly increased cumulative muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe equivalent 2g dose of free-form leucine did not produce a statistically significant increase under the same experimental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's an important finding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt suggests that delivering leucine in the form of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine dipeptide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may produce a different muscle protein metabolic response than simply consuming an equivalent 2g dose of free-form leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Does DL-185® Actually Build More Muscle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is where it's important to separate exciting research from exaggerated supplement claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA longer-term human study followed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 resistance-trained males\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e completing a structured four-day-per-week resistance-training program for 10 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants consumed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Dileucine daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Leucine daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacebo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers measured numerous outcomes including body composition, muscle thickness, strength, muscular endurance and power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants improved several measures over the 10 weeks of resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine did not produce statistically significant superior increases in fat-free mass or muscle thickness compared with leucine or placebo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo we don't believe it's accurate to tell customers that DL-185® has been clinically proven to directly produce greater muscle growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat the research \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003edoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e show is arguably more interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDL-185® Improved Resistance-Training Outcomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 10 weeks, researchers found a significant difference between groups for lower-body strength and muscular endurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dileucine group achieved a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreater improvement in leg-press 1RM strength compared with placebo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine also produced a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreater improvement in leg-press repetitions-to-failure compared with leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat matters for anyone interested in building muscle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgressive overload - gradually becoming capable of performing more work, more repetitions or moving greater loads - is one of the foundations of productive resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA supplement that supports training adaptation therefore has potential value even if it isn't directly adding kilograms of muscle by itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThink of DL-185® as an Adaptation Supplement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than thinking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Take DL-185® → automatically build muscle.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA better way to understand it is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRAIN HARD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTIMULATE MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRECOVER \u0026amp; ADAPT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGET STRONGER \/ INCREASE TRAINING CAPACITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROGRESS YOUR TRAINING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREPEAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's where DL-185® fits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt supports the nutritional environment surrounding training and adaptation while your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraining, protein intake, calories and recovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continue to do the heavy lifting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho Could Benefit Most?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® may be particularly interesting for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodybuilders pursuing hypertrophy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrength athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerlifters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossFit athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperienced resistance trainers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAthletes completing high training volumes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone looking to maximise recovery and adaptation from resistance training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor beginners, simply improving training quality, protein intake and sleep will generally produce the biggest returns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor experienced athletes who already have those fundamentals covered, ingredients such as dileucine become particularly interesting because you're looking for smaller advantages that may help optimise the results of consistent training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2,000mg of Dileucine Every Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® delivers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000MG DILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 CAPSULES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eONCE DAILY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg is the same daily quantity used in the published 10-week resistance-training study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® isn't magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's something considerably more interesting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA human-studied peptide designed to complement serious training.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® for Muscle Recovery \u0026amp; Post-Workout Adaptation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining is only half of the equation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens between your workouts determines how effectively your body can adapt to the work you're putting in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery demanding resistance-training session places stress on skeletal muscle and creates a stimulus for repair, remodelling and adaptation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes recovery more than simply feeling less sore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a sports-nutrition perspective, recovery involves processes including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis, muscle protein turnover, restoration and adaptation to repeated training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this is where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupporting Muscle Protein Synthesis After Hard Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle protein synthesis (MPS) is the process through which the body produces new muscle proteins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistance exercise itself stimulates MPS, while the availability of essential amino acids provides both the building blocks and nutritional signals required to support the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeucine is particularly important because of its role as an anabolic signalling amino acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine provides leucine differently - as two leucine molecules bonded together to form the dipeptide L-leucyl-L-leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman research has demonstrated that consuming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg of dileucine significantly increased cumulative muscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over a three-hour measurement period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterestingly, an equivalent 2,000mg dose of free-form leucine did not significantly increase cumulative MPS under the same experimental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor athletes, this makes dileucine an exciting nutritional ingredient for supporting the muscle-remodelling processes associated with recovery and adaptation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecovery Isn't Just About Muscle Soreness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's easy to judge recovery by one thing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Am I sore today?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut DOMS - delayed onset muscle soreness - is only one subjective indication of how you feel after training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective recovery is much broader.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an athlete, the real objective is to create a cycle of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRAIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRECOVER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADAPT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePERFORM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREPEAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting muscle protein synthesis and providing adequate nutrition during this process helps create the environment your body needs to respond to repeated training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat About DL-185® and DOMS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll sometimes see dileucine promoted as a supplement for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereducing DOMS or muscle soreness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt this stage, we think it's important to distinguish between a potential recovery benefit and something that has actually been demonstrated in controlled human research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent published human DL-185® \/ dileucine research supports its effects on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis and specific resistance-training performance outcomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but the major published trials have not directly demonstrated that dileucine reduces DOMS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor that reason, we prefer to describe DL-185® as supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle recovery and training adaptation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than claiming that it has been clinically proven to eliminate muscle soreness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDileucine Has Now Been Studied After Resistance Exercise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore recent human research has taken the science another step forward by investigating dileucine as part of an essential amino acid formula consumed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter resistance exercise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a randomized, double-blind crossover study, healthy adults completed a full-body resistance-training session before consuming one of three amino-acid\/protein conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dileucine-containing EAA formula provided:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1g Additional Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.15g Total Essential Amino Acids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers found evidence supporting greater \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhole-body anabolic responses and exogenous leucine retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the dileucine\/EAA and BCAA conditions compared with collagen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this study used dileucine alongside other essential amino acids, we can't attribute every result specifically to dileucine alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut it adds another interesting piece to the growing research surrounding dileucine and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epost-exercise nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetter Recovery Supports Better Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor serious athletes, the goal isn't simply to recover from one workout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's to be able to consistently string together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproductive training sessions week after week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's particularly relevant for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodybuilders training each muscle group multiple times per week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrength athletes progressing heavy compound movements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossFit and functional-fitness athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid athletes combining resistance and endurance training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAthletes completing high-volume training blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperienced lifters looking to maximise their recovery nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe harder and more frequently you train, the more important your recovery strategy becomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat starts with the fundamentals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdequate Protein + Calories + Sleep + Hydration + Intelligent Programming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® can then be added as an advanced nutritional tool to complement those foundations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2,000mg of Human-Studied Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000MG DILEUCINE PER SERVING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 CAPSULES ONCE DAILY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 SERVINGS PER BOTTLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2,000mg dose isn't arbitrary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's the same daily dose used in published human research investigating both muscle protein synthesis and resistance-training adaptations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor athletes who already take their training and nutrition seriously, DL-185® provides an exciting new approach to supporting what happens after the final rep:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRECOVERY → ADAPTATION → PERFORMANCE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® for Strength, Performance \u0026amp; Muscular Endurance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle recovery is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut ultimately, most athletes want that recovery to translate into something measurable:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore strength. More training capacity. Better performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is where the human research surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e becomes particularly exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than only investigating what happens for several hours after taking dileucine, researchers have now studied what happens when resistance-trained athletes supplement with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg of dileucine every day while following a structured resistance-training program for 10 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the results suggest dileucine may do considerably more than simply influence muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 10-Week Human Dileucine Study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 resistance-trained males\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were assigned to consume:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg Free-Form Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacebo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevery day for 10 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, these weren't sedentary individuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants were already resistance trained and completed a structured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour-day-per-week resistance-training program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consisting of two upper-body and two lower-body sessions each week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers measured a range of performance outcomes including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeg-press strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBench-press strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepetitions to failure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal repetitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnaerobic performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJump performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForce production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreater Lower-Body Strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the standout findings was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleg-press one-repetition maximum (1RM).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 10 weeks, the dileucine group demonstrated a significantly greater increase in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaximum leg-press strength compared with placebo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is particularly interesting because strength development is one of the clearest indicators of successful adaptation to resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor bodybuilders, powerlifters and strength athletes, becoming capable of producing more force can help create opportunities to progressively increase training loads over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreater Muscular Endurance Than Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe researchers also tested muscular endurance by having participants perform repetitions to failure using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% of their baseline 1RM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce again, dileucine produced an interesting result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dileucine group achieved a significantly greater improvement in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleg-press repetitions-to-failure compared with the group taking the same 2,000mg dose of free-form leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers also reported a significantly greater improvement in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etotal repetitions - leg press plus bench press - with dileucine compared with leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn practical terms, this suggests dileucine may support the ability to perform more resistance-training work before reaching muscular failure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrength + Training Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination is particularly interesting for serious resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMORE STRENGTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan allow you to progressively handle heavier training loads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREATER MUSCULAR ENDURANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan potentially allow you to perform more productive repetitions and training volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver weeks and months, the ability to progressively increase the demands placed on your muscles is fundamental to continued training adaptation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why DL-185® shouldn't simply be thought of as another amino-acid supplement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt represents an emerging nutritional strategy designed to complement the training process itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoes DL-185® Improve Every Type of Performance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo - and this distinction matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 10-week study also investigated several other measures of athletic performance, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWingate anaerobic power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountermovement jump performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsometric force production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBench-press performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine did \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e significantly outperform the other groups across every measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo we wouldn't describe DL-185® as a universal performance enhancer that automatically makes you faster, more explosive or stronger at everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strongest human evidence currently relates specifically to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresistance-training adaptations, lower-body maximal strength and muscular endurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's exactly where we'd expect DL-185® to be most relevant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho Could Benefit Most From DL-185®?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the available research, DL-185® is particularly well suited to people performing regular resistance training, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodybuilders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting muscle protein synthesis, recovery and the ability to continually progress resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerlifters \u0026amp; Strength Athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor athletes focused on increasing maximal strength and progressive overload.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossFit \u0026amp; Functional Fitness Athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly those completing large amounts of resistance-based training volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid Athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor athletes combining resistance training with other demanding forms of exercise who want additional nutritional support for muscular adaptation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperienced Gym Users\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially lifters who already have their protein intake, training program and recovery fundamentals in place and are looking for another evidence-based addition to their supplement program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot Another Stimulant-Based Performance Supplement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® works very differently from a pre-workout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO CAFFEINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO STIMULANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO ACUTE ENERGY HIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, DL-185® is designed to support the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscular adaptation and recovery processes surrounding consistent training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat means it can be used regardless of whether you train:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning. Afternoon. Night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it can easily sit alongside existing supplements such as protein, creatine, electrolytes or a pre-workout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Same 2,000mg Dose Used in Human Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000MG DILEUCINE PER DAILY SERVING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's the same daily amount used in the published 10-week resistance-training study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor athletes who don't simply want to train hard today - but want to continue progressing their performance over weeks, months and years - that's where DL-185® becomes particularly interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMORE THAN RECOVERY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSUPPORT YOUR ABILITY TO ADAPT, PROGRESS \u0026amp; PERFORM.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDL-185® Dileucine vs Leucine - What's the Difference?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf leucine is already one of the most important amino acids for muscle protein synthesis, why would you take \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® Dileucine instead of regular leucine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's one of the most important questions surrounding DL-185®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd unlike many new sports-nutrition ingredients, researchers have actually put \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine and free-form leucine head-to-head in human studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe results suggest that although the two compounds are closely related, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine may produce effects that aren't achieved by simply consuming the same 2,000mg quantity of standard leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst: What Is Leucine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeucine is one of the nine essential amino acids and one of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's particularly important in sports nutrition because leucine acts as a nutritional signal involved in regulating the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emTORC1 pathway and muscle protein synthesis (MPS).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn simple terms, leucine helps signal to muscle tissue that amino acids are available and that the machinery involved in building new muscle proteins can be activated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's one reason high-quality protein sources such as whey protein - which naturally contain substantial amounts of leucine - are so effective for supporting muscle recovery and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo What Is Dileucine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine is structurally different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of one individual leucine molecule, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine consists of two leucine molecules chemically bonded together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts scientific name is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-Leucyl-L-Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes dileucine a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edipeptide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo although dileucine ultimately provides leucine, the body doesn't necessarily handle the peptide exactly the same way it handles an equivalent quantity of free-form leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd human research suggests that difference may be important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg Dileucine vs 2,000mg Leucine: Muscle Protein Synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most important dileucine studies directly compared:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg Free-Form Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy young males consumed each treatment in a randomized crossover study while researchers collected blood samples and muscle biopsies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe researchers found that both treatments produced similar overall plasma leucine exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, dileucine produced significantly greater circulating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintact dileucine concentrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore importantly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g of dileucine significantly increased cumulative muscle protein synthesis over three hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same 2g dose of free-form leucine did not significantly increase muscle protein synthesis under the same experimental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's an extremely interesting distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt suggests that simply looking at the amount of leucine contained in a supplement doesn't necessarily tell the entire story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form in which that leucine is delivered may matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat About Long-Term Training?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers have also compared dileucine and leucine during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 weeks of structured resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistance-trained males consumed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Dileucine daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Leucine daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacebo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhile completing four resistance-training sessions per week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 10 weeks, the dileucine group demonstrated a significantly greater improvement in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleg-press repetitions-to-failure compared with the leucine group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers also reported greater improvement in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etotal repetitions across leg press and bench press with dileucine compared with leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis provides longer-term evidence that the differences between dileucine and leucine may extend beyond an acute muscle protein synthesis response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs Dileucine Better Than Leucine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis needs some context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the available research, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine has demonstrated advantages over an equal 2g dose of isolated free-form leucine for certain outcomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut that doesn't mean:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Dileucine makes leucine obsolete.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeucine remains an essential amino acid and an important component of high-quality dietary protein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe studies also compared \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g dileucine against 2g isolated leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - they did not establish that dileucine is superior to every possible leucine dose, a complete EAA formula or an adequate serving of high-quality protein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's an important distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe evidence instead suggests:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen equal 2g doses of isolated dileucine and isolated leucine have been directly compared, dileucine has produced some favourable outcomes that weren't observed with leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDileucine vs Leucine At a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Single essential amino acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Important nutritional signal for muscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Naturally abundant in high-quality proteins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Commonly found in whey protein, EAAs and BCAAs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Extensive history in sports nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Two leucine molecules bonded together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Also known as L-leucyl-L-leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Classified as a leucine dipeptide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Can appear in circulation in its intact peptide form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2g has significantly stimulated MPS in human research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Has been directly compared with 2g leucine in human trials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2g\/day has been investigated during 10 weeks of resistance training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShould DL-185® Replace Your Protein or EAAs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is another important distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® shouldn't be viewed as a replacement for dietary protein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complete protein source provides all of the essential amino acids required to actually construct new muscle proteins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, think of DL-185® as a specialised sports-nutrition ingredient that can be used \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealongside an adequate high-protein diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour foundation should still be:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQUALITY PROTEIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADEQUATE DAILY PROTEIN INTAKE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE TRAINING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRECOVERY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® can then be layered on top as an advanced nutritional strategy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Ultra Labs Uses 2,000mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000MG DILEUCINE PER DAILY SERVING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is important because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g is the exact quantity used in both the acute human muscle-protein-synthesis study and the 10-week resistance-training trial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo rather than simply including a token amount of an exciting new ingredient, Ultra Labs provides a dose directly aligned with the published human research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bottom Line: Dileucine vs Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeucine is already one of the most important amino acids in sports nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine represents an evolution of that concept.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy linking two leucine molecules together as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-leucyl-L-leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, researchers have created an intriguing peptide form that has now demonstrated effects on muscle protein synthesis and resistance-training performance in human studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe research is still emerging, and DL-185® isn't a replacement for protein, intelligent training or recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut for serious athletes looking beyond traditional leucine and BCAA supplementation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine represents one of the more exciting developments in peptide-based sports nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAME LEUCINE BUILDING BLOCKS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIFFERENT STRUCTURE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHUMAN-STUDIED RESULTS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Human Research Behind DL-185® Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest differences between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and many emerging sports-nutrition ingredients is that the story doesn't stop with a theoretical mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine has been investigated in controlled human research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudies have examined its effects on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle protein turnover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistance-training adaptations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscular endurance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePost-exercise amino-acid metabolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet's break down what the research actually found.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudy 1: 2g Dileucine vs 2g Leucine - Muscle Protein Synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first major human dileucine study used a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erandomized, double-blind crossover design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e involving 10 healthy young males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants consumed either:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg Free-Form Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers then collected repeated blood samples and muscle biopsies while using stable isotope techniques to measure muscle protein synthesis and muscle protein breakdown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Did Researchers Find?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth leucine and dileucine increased circulating leucine availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, dileucine produced greater circulating concentrations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintact dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, over the three-hour measurement period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Dileucine significantly increased cumulative muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g dose of free-form leucine did not significantly increase cumulative muscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under these experimental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle protein breakdown was not significantly different between the treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Is This Important?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was one of the first human demonstrations that an ingested leucine-containing dipeptide could influence human muscle protein metabolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also suggests that the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephysical form in which leucine is delivered may matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, because equal 2g quantities of dileucine and free-form leucine didn't produce identical muscle protein synthesis responses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudy 2: 10 Weeks of Dileucine + Resistance Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe next major question was obvious:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens when athletes take dileucine every day while actually training?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers investigated this in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 resistance-trained males\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants consumed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Dileucine daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Leucine daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacebo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while completing a structured resistance-training program four days per week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers measured numerous outcomes including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeg-press 1RM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBench-press 1RM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepetitions to failure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnaerobic performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJump performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum voluntary contraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine \u0026amp; Strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 10 weeks, the dileucine group demonstrated a significantly greater improvement in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEG-PRESS 1RM vs PLACEBO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis provides evidence that 2g\/day of dileucine may support lower-body strength adaptations during resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine \u0026amp; Muscular Endurance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers also found a significant advantage for dileucine in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEG-PRESS REPETITIONS TO FAILURE vs LEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn other words, participants taking dileucine demonstrated a greater improvement in this measure of lower-body muscular endurance than participants taking the same 2g quantity of free-form leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Didn't DL-185® Do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is equally important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine did \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot significantly outperform the other groups across every outcome measured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe researchers did not demonstrate a significant dileucine-specific advantage for all body-composition, muscle-thickness, strength, power or anaerobic-performance outcomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat means it would be misleading to say:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“DL-185® is clinically proven to build more muscle than leucine.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe research doesn't currently establish that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat it does provide is promising human evidence supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis and specific resistance-training performance adaptations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudy 3: Dileucine + EAAs After Resistance Exercise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore recently, researchers investigated dileucine in the context of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epost-workout amino-acid nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwelve healthy recreationally active adults completed approximately 60 minutes of whole-body resistance exercise before consuming one of three nutritional treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne treatment contained:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1g Additional Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.15g Total Essential Amino Acids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was compared with a BCAA formula and an isonitrogenous collagen treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers then monitored amino-acid metabolism and several markers related to anabolism and protein turnover during the six-hour recovery period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Did They Find?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExogenous leucine retention - used as an estimate of whole-body anabolism - was similar between the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine + EAA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBCAA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth produced substantially greater leucine retention than collagen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable-isotope measurements of mixed muscle protein synthesis showed a trend toward an overall treatment effect, with exploratory pairwise comparisons indicating a large effect for the dileucine\/EAA treatment compared with collagen and a medium effect compared with BCAAs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, the overall condition effect for this muscle protein synthesis measurement did \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot reach conventional statistical significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Important Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis study did \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot test 2g dileucine by itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt tested dileucine as part of a complete essential-amino-acid formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe therefore can't attribute all of the findings specifically to dileucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat the study does provide is additional human research into the use of dileucine-containing nutrition during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epost-resistance-exercise recovery period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Does the Total Research Tell Us?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the studies are considered together, we now have human research showing that:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ 2g Dileucine can stimulate muscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Dileucine behaves differently from an equivalent 2g dose of free-form leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ 2g\/day has been studied for 10 weeks alongside structured resistance training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Dileucine improved leg-press strength versus placebo in that trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Dileucine improved leg-press repetitions-to-failure versus leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Dileucine has now also been investigated alongside EAAs following resistance exercise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the research does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e currently establish that DL-185®:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✗ Automatically builds muscle without resistance training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✗ Produces greater hypertrophy than adequate protein intake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✗ Improves every measure of athletic performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✗ Has been clinically proven to reduce DOMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that's exactly how we believe sports-nutrition research should be presented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman Studied. Not Marketing Hype.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe research surrounding dileucine is still developing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut unlike ingredients built almost entirely around theoretical mechanisms, dileucine now has controlled human research examining both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eacute muscle protein metabolism and longer-term resistance-training outcomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what makes DL-185® particularly exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000MG DILEUCINE PER DAILY SERVING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same 2g quantity used in the published human research investigating dileucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor serious athletes who value supplements backed by actual research rather than hype, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® represents one of the most interesting emerging developments in peptide-based sports nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHUMAN STUDIED.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRESEARCH DRIVEN.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBUILT FOR SERIOUS TRAINING.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Should Take DL-185® Dileucine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® is designed for people who take their training seriously and want to maximise the recovery, adaptation and performance they get from it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the strongest human research surrounding dileucine currently relates to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis, resistance training, strength and muscular endurance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, DL-185® is particularly well suited to athletes and gym users performing regular resistance-based exercise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBodybuilders \u0026amp; Hypertrophy-Focused Lifters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your primary goal is building muscle, your fundamentals will always come first:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgressive Resistance Training + Adequate Protein + Calories + Recovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® can then be added as an advanced nutritional strategy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman research has demonstrated that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g of dileucine can significantly stimulate muscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while longer-term research has investigated the same 2g daily dose during 10 weeks of structured resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor bodybuilders already consuming adequate protein and training consistently, DL-185® provides another way to support the processes involved in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle recovery and adaptation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrength Athletes \u0026amp; Powerlifters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® is particularly interesting for athletes focused on getting stronger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 10-week resistance-training study, participants taking 2g of dileucine daily achieved a significantly greater improvement in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleg-press 1RM strength compared with placebo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor strength athletes continually working towards progressive overload, supporting your ability to recover and adapt between demanding training sessions can be extremely valuable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrossFit \u0026amp; Functional Fitness Athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossFit and functional fitness can place enormous demands on muscular recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single training week may combine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy Resistance Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Rep Strength Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlympic Lifting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGymnastics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConditioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeated High-Intensity Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® won't replace carbohydrates, protein, electrolytes or intelligent recovery programming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, it can complement those fundamentals by providing a human-studied dileucine dose aimed at supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis and resistance-training adaptation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHybrid Athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining strength and endurance training creates a unique recovery challenge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRunning, cycling or conditioning alongside regular resistance training means your muscles are repeatedly being asked to perform, recover and adapt to different training stimuli.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® may therefore be particularly appealing to hybrid athletes looking for additional nutritional support around the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresistance-training component of their program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, current dileucine research shouldn't be interpreted as showing that DL-185® directly improves cardiovascular endurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts strongest evidence relates to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein metabolism and resistance-training performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-Volume Trainers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining frequently?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® becomes particularly interesting when you're completing multiple demanding resistance-training sessions every week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis could include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-volume bodybuilding programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpper\/lower training splits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePush\/pull\/legs programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrength blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple CrossFit sessions per week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-frequency resistance training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined strength and conditioning programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal isn't simply to recover from today's workout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's to support your ability to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econsistently train, recover, adapt and repeat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperienced Lifters Looking for the Next 1%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginners don't need complicated supplementation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've only recently started training, you'll generally get far more benefit from improving your:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtein Intake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreatine Intake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the longer you've trained, the harder additional progress can become.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's when advanced ingredients become more interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor experienced athletes who already have the fundamentals covered, DL-185® provides a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehuman-studied peptide-based ingredient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that can be layered on top of an already well-designed nutrition and supplementation program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho Probably Doesn't Need DL-185®?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® isn't necessarily the first supplement we'd recommend to everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you aren't consistently resistance training, aren't consuming enough protein or haven't covered the basic performance-nutrition fundamentals yet, there are probably better places to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild the foundation first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen optimise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sensible supplement hierarchy would generally begin with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQUALITY PROTEIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCREATINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADEQUATE CARBOHYDRATES \u0026amp; HYDRATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRAINING-SPECIFIC SUPPLEMENTATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADVANCED INGREDIENTS SUCH AS DL-185®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs DL-185® Right for You?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® makes the most sense if you're:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Resistance training consistently\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Focused on building muscle or strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Training with relatively high volume or frequency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Looking to support muscular recovery and adaptation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Already consuming adequate dietary protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Interested in emerging sports-nutrition ingredients backed by human research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Looking for a stimulant-free supplement that can be used every day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf that sounds like your training, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® is designed for exactly that next level of sports nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne Simple Daily Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 CAPSULES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000MG DILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eONCE DAILY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo stimulants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo cycling required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo complicated protocol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g daily dileucine dose investigated in published human research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T JUST TRAIN - THEY PROGRESS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Take DL-185® - Dosage, Timing \u0026amp; Training Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest advantages of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's no complicated loading phase, stimulant timing or elaborate supplementation protocol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000MG DILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 CAPSULES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eONCE DAILY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd importantly, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg is the dose investigated in published human research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is the Recommended DL-185® Dosage?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Capsules Daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis provides a complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg serving of dileucine (L-leucyl-L-leucine monohydrate).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's currently no compelling reason to assume that taking more than the studied 2g daily amount will produce better results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor most users, we'd stick with the full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-capsule \/ 2,000mg daily serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Should You Take DL-185®?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA common question is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould I take DL-185® before or after training?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt this stage, human research hasn't established one specific time of day as the definitive optimal timing strategy for dileucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat means we wouldn't tell you that DL-185® \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003emust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e be taken exactly 30 minutes before training or immediately after your final set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaily consistency is the priority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical approach is to take your full serving at approximately the same time each day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan You Take DL-185® Pre-Workout?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® can easily be incorporated into your pre-workout supplement routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, don't expect it to feel like a traditional pre-workout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO CAFFEINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO STIMULANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO ACUTE ENERGY INGREDIENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts purpose is to support the nutritional processes surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis, recovery and training adaptation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than provide an immediate stimulant effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan You Take DL-185® Post-Workout?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking DL-185® around your post-workout nutrition is another practical option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistance training stimulates muscle protein turnover, while amino-acid availability plays an important role in the recovery and adaptation process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine has been investigated for its effect on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and newer research has also examined dileucine-containing essential amino-acid nutrition following resistance exercise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes post-workout a logical and convenient time to take DL-185® — but current evidence doesn't establish that post-workout dosing is superior to taking your daily serving at another time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShould You Take DL-185® on Rest Days?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes - if you're following the daily supplementation approach used in the longer-term human research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 10-week resistance-training study provided participants with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g of dileucine every day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than only on training days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is also a useful reminder that recovery doesn't suddenly stop when you leave the gym.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour body continues repairing, remodelling and adapting between training sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA simple protocol therefore looks like:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRAINING DAYS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 capsules \/ 2,000mg daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREST DAYS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 capsules \/ 2,000mg daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to follow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShould You Take DL-185® With Protein?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot replace your dietary protein intake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine provides a specialised leucine-containing dipeptide, whereas complete dietary proteins provide all of the essential amino acids required for muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor athletes focused on muscle growth and recovery, the foundation should remain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdequate Daily Protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Quality Protein Sources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgressive Resistance Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdequate Calories \u0026amp; Recovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® can then be added alongside those fundamentals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's no need to choose between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotein OR DL-185®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey serve different nutritional roles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan You Take DL-185® With Creatine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® and creatine target different aspects of sports performance and therefore make a logical combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCREATINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports rapid energy production, strength, high-intensity exercise capacity and increases in lean mass when combined with resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® DILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides a human-studied leucine dipeptide investigated for muscle protein synthesis and resistance-training adaptations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor most serious lifters, creatine remains one of the foundational supplements we'd recommend establishing first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® can then be layered on top as a more advanced addition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan DL-185® Be Taken With Pre-Workout?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause DL-185® is stimulant-free, it can easily be used alongside your normal pre-workout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRE-WORKOUT + CREATINE + DL-185®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan all form part of the same supplementation program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's also no requirement to take DL-185® with caffeine for it to work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo You Need to Cycle DL-185®?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent human research doesn't establish a requirement to cycle dileucine on and off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe longer-term resistance-training study used \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g daily for 10 consecutive weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the available evidence, we'd prioritise consistent daily use rather than complicated cycling protocols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Simple DL-185® Protocol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you don't want to overthink it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAKE 4 CAPSULES DAILY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGET 2,000MG DILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRAIN CONSISTENTLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONSUME ENOUGH PROTEIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRECOVER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREPEAT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fundamentals still matter most.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® is there to help you optimise them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000MG. ONCE DAILY. TRAINING DAYS \u0026amp; REST DAYS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Can You Stack With DL-185®?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® doesn't need to be taken alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause dileucine targets muscle protein metabolism and resistance-training adaptation rather than acting as a stimulant, DL-185® can easily sit alongside the foundational supplements already used by serious athletes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe key is choosing supplements that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplement DL-185® rather than simply duplicating its role.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are some of the combinations that make the most sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDL-185® + Creatine Monohydrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur First Choice for Strength \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your goal is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrength, muscle and resistance-training performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creatine is one of the first supplements we'd combine with DL-185®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two ingredients have very different roles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® DILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports muscle protein synthesis and has been investigated for resistance-training adaptations, including lower-body strength and muscular endurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCREATINE MONOHYDRATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports rapid ATP regeneration, high-intensity exercise capacity, strength and lean-mass development when combined with resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the combination particularly attractive for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodybuilders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerlifters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrength athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossFit athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone following a progressive resistance-training program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of it as attacking performance from two different directions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCREATINE → Training Capacity \u0026amp; High-Intensity Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® → Muscle Protein Metabolism \u0026amp; Training Adaptation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're only starting to build your supplement program, we'd generally establish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadequate protein and creatine first\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then consider DL-185® as the more advanced addition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDL-185® + Whey Protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild the Foundation First\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® should never be viewed as a replacement for protein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine provides a specialised leucine-containing dipeptide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complete protein source such as whey provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall nine essential amino acids required to construct new muscle proteins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes the two fundamentally different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHEY PROTEIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides the amino-acid building blocks needed to support muscle protein synthesis and help you reach your daily protein target.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides 2,000mg of the specialised dileucine peptide investigated in human muscle-protein-synthesis and resistance-training research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor someone trying to maximise muscle development and recovery, the priority remains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRAIN HARD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONSUME ENOUGH TOTAL PROTEIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSE CREATINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRECOVER PROPERLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen add advanced ingredients such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on top of that foundation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® + Essential Amino Acids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Interesting Post-Workout Combination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination is particularly interesting because newer human research has actually investigated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine as part of an essential-amino-acid formula following resistance exercise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn that study, participants consumed a formula providing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1g Additional Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.15g Total Essential Amino Acids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter a whole-body resistance-training session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dileucine + EAA treatment supported greater whole-body leucine retention than the collagen comparison, while muscle-protein-synthesis findings were promising but not definitively significant across all comparisons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis doesn't prove that every DL-185® + EAA combination will produce the same result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, it provides an interesting scientific rationale for athletes who already use EAAs around training and want to incorporate dileucine into their recovery nutrition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® + PeptiStrong®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Peptide-Based Sports Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor someone wanting to build a more advanced muscle and recovery stack, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® + PeptiStrong®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an interesting combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are two very different peptide-based ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® DILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA leucine dipeptide investigated in human research for muscle protein synthesis, strength and muscular endurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePEPTISTRONG®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bioactive peptide ingredient derived from fava bean protein hydrolysate and positioned around muscle health, strength and recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply doubling the dose of one ingredient, this approach combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo distinct peptide-based sports-nutrition technologies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's important to be clear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® and PeptiStrong® have not, to our knowledge, been clinically studied together as a combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo we wouldn't claim that stacking them creates a clinically proven synergistic effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, this is an advanced option for experienced athletes who want to combine two separately researched ingredients within a broader muscle-performance and recovery program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® + LJ100® Tongkat Ali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance + Adaptation Stack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother interesting Ultra Labs combination is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® + LJ100® Tongkat Ali.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgain, these ingredients work very differently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTargets the nutritional side of muscle protein metabolism and resistance-training adaptation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLJ100®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs a standardised Eurycoma longifolia extract with its own body of human research investigating areas including hormonal health, stress, wellbeing and exercise-related outcomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the combination particularly appealing to experienced adult athletes looking for a broader performance-support stack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, DL-185® and LJ100® have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot been clinically studied together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so we don't describe the combination as having proven synergy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of them instead as two independently researched ingredients targeting different areas of performance nutrition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ultimate DL-185® Muscle \u0026amp; Performance Stack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an experienced resistance-trained athlete looking to build a comprehensive supplement program, we'd structure it like this:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOUNDATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHIGH-PROTEIN DIET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides the essential amino acids required for muscle repair and development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePERFORMANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCREATINE MONOHYDRATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports strength and high-intensity training capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADVANCED MUSCLE SUPPORT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eULTRA LABS DL-185®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides 2,000mg of human-studied dileucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOPTIONAL ADVANCED ADDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eULTRA LABS PEPTISTRONG®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds a second peptide-based ingredient with a different composition and research profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result isn't a replacement for hard training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a supplement strategy designed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esupport the work you're already doing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Would We Prioritise?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're wondering where DL-185® should fit into your supplement budget, we'd generally prioritise:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Adequate daily protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Creatine monohydrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Carbohydrates, hydration \u0026amp; electrolytes appropriate for your training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. DL-185® Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Additional goal-specific supplements such as PeptiStrong® or LJ100®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat approach ensures you're not spending money on advanced supplementation while ignoring the fundamentals that produce the majority of your results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce those fundamentals are covered, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® becomes an exciting evidence-based addition for athletes looking to take their resistance-training nutrition another step further.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBUILD THE FOUNDATION.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHEN OPTIMISE THE DETAILS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is DL-185®?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine peptide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, scientifically known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-leucyl-L-leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine consists of two leucine molecules bonded together to form a dipeptide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has attracted interest in sports nutrition because human research has investigated its effects on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis, strength, muscular endurance and resistance-training adaptation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg of dileucine per 4-capsule daily serving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs DL-185® a peptide?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edipeptide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning it consists of two amino acids linked by a peptide bond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this case, those two amino acids are both leucine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEUCINE + LEUCINE → DILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is why DL-185® can legitimately be described as a peptide-based sports-nutrition ingredient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt should not, however, be confused with injectable pharmaceutical peptides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorally consumed nutritional dipeptide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is L-Leucyl-L-Leucine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-leucyl-L-leucine is the scientific name for dileucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt consists of two L-leucine molecules joined together through a peptide bond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll therefore see the terms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-Leucyl-L-Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eused throughout this page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey refer to the leucine dipeptide at the centre of the DL-185® formula.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does DL-185® do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® provides dileucine, which has been investigated in human research for its effects on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistance-training adaptation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscular endurance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePost-exercise amino-acid metabolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strongest current evidence relates to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein metabolism and specific resistance-training outcomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® should be used alongside - not instead of - adequate protein intake, progressive resistance training and proper recovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes DL-185® help build muscle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotentially, but this needs to be explained accurately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman research has demonstrated that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g of dileucine can significantly stimulate muscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an important biological process involved in muscle repair and adaptation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, a 10-week resistance-training study did \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot demonstrate significantly greater gains in fat-free mass or muscle thickness with dileucine compared with the other groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo we don't describe DL-185® as clinically proven to directly build more muscle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, it is better viewed as a supplement designed to support the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis and resistance-training adaptation processes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that contribute to long-term muscular development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes DL-185® increase muscle protein synthesis?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman research has demonstrated that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg of dileucine significantly increased cumulative muscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over a three-hour measurement period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterestingly, the same \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg dose of free-form leucine did not significantly increase cumulative muscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under the same experimental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis doesn't mean leucine itself isn't important for muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather, it suggests the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine peptide may behave differently from an equal dose of isolated free-form leucine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs DL-185® better than leucine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor certain outcomes, human research comparing equal 2g doses has produced favourable findings for dileucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn an acute study, 2g dileucine significantly increased cumulative muscle protein synthesis, while 2g free-form leucine did not under the same experimental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a longer 10-week resistance-training study, dileucine produced a greater improvement in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleg-press repetitions-to-failure compared with leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, this doesn't establish that dileucine is superior to leucine in every situation or at every possible dose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeucine remains an essential amino acid with an important role in muscle protein metabolism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much DL-185® should I take?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 CAPSULES = 2,000MG DILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2g serving is particularly relevant because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg is the quantity investigated in published human dileucine research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the directions provided on the product label.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should I take DL-185®?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistency is more important than trying to identify a theoretical perfect minute to take DL-185®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn longer-term resistance-training research, participants consumed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g of dileucine daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn training days in the 10-week study, supplementation was consumed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithin 60 minutes after training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while on non-training days it was consumed with the participants' first meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat doesn't prove post-workout dosing is superior to every other timing strategy, but it provides a useful research-based protocol for those wanting to follow the studied approach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould I take DL-185® on rest days?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're following the protocol used in the longer-term human research, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants consumed 2g dileucine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevery day for 10 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including non-training days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemember that muscular recovery and adaptation continue between training sessions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould DL-185® be taken pre-workout or post-workout?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® isn't a stimulant-based pre-workout, so you don't need to take it immediately before training to experience an energy effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 10-week resistance-training study administered the supplement \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithin 60 minutes post-workout on training days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePost-workout is therefore a practical option based on the published study protocol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, current evidence doesn't establish that this timing is necessarily superior to every other way of taking your daily 2g serving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes DL-185® reduce DOMS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent published human dileucine research has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot established that DL-185® significantly reduces delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough DL-185® is relevant to muscle recovery because of its effects on muscle protein metabolism and training adaptation, we don't believe it's accurate to claim that dileucine has been clinically proven to reduce DOMS based on the currently available evidence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes DL-185® improve strength?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman research provides some promising evidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring a 10-week resistance-training study, participants consuming 2g of dileucine daily demonstrated a significantly greater improvement in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleg-press 1RM strength compared with placebo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, dileucine didn't significantly outperform every comparison group across every strength measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe evidence is therefore best described as supporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003especific resistance-training strength outcomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than claiming DL-185® universally increases strength.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes DL-185® improve muscular endurance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 10-week resistance-training study found that dileucine produced a significantly greater improvement in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleg-press repetitions-to-failure compared with the group consuming the same 2g dose of free-form leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes muscular endurance during resistance exercise one of the more interesting areas of the emerging dileucine research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs DL-185® a stimulant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® is completely different from a traditional stimulant-based pre-workout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine is a peptide consisting of amino acids and doesn't provide caffeine or an acute stimulant energy effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes DL-185® suitable for use regardless of whether you train in the morning, afternoon or evening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I take DL-185® with creatine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® and creatine have different roles and can form part of the same broader sports-nutrition program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreatine has extensive evidence supporting strength, high-intensity exercise performance and lean-mass development when combined with resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine has emerging human evidence surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis and resistance-training adaptation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, the combination itself has not been established as producing a clinically proven synergistic effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I take DL-185® with protein?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn fact, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® should not replace your dietary protein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtein provides all of the essential amino acids required to construct new muscle proteins, while DL-185® provides the specialised dileucine peptide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROTEIN = FOUNDATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® = ADVANCED ADDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I stack DL-185® with PeptiStrong®?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® and PeptiStrong® can be incorporated into the same broader sports-nutrition strategy because they are distinct peptide-based ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, they have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot been clinically studied together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so we don't claim that combining them creates a proven synergistic effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is best viewed as an advanced stack for experienced athletes who already have their training, protein intake and foundational supplementation covered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need to cycle DL-185®?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished longer-term research has investigated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g of dileucine daily for 10 consecutive weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent evidence doesn't establish a specific requirement to cycle dileucine on and off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the product directions and seek appropriate professional advice if you have individual circumstances that may affect supplement use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is DL-185® best for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® is particularly suited to people performing regular resistance-based training, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodybuilders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrength athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerlifters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossFit athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional fitness athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-volume resistance trainers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperienced gym users\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's particularly interesting for people who already have the fundamentals covered and want to explore more advanced, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehuman-studied sports-nutrition ingredients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs DL-185® suitable for beginners?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be used by people at different training levels, but it wouldn't generally be the first supplement we'd prioritise for a beginner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor someone new to training, we'd focus first on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent Resistance Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdequate Protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppropriate Calories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreatine Monohydrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleep \u0026amp; Recovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce those fundamentals are established, advanced ingredients such as DL-185® become much more relevant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long does DL-185® take to work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere isn't currently enough evidence to give everyone a specific timeframe in which they should expect to “feel” DL-185® working.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® isn't a stimulant, so you shouldn't expect an immediate caffeine-like sensation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcute research has measured changes in muscle protein metabolism during the hours following dileucine ingestion, while longer-term performance research supplemented participants daily for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 weeks alongside resistance training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's therefore better viewed as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econsistent training and recovery supplement rather than an instant-effect product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Ultra Labs DL-185® the same dose used in human research?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes — the daily amount aligns with the dose used in the key published human studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000MG DILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eper 4-capsule daily serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished human research has investigated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g of dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in both acute muscle-protein-synthesis research and longer-term resistance-training supplementation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's one of the most important features of the Ultra Labs formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA FULL 2,000MG HUMAN-STUDIED DAILY SERVING.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® Dileucine - Human Research \u0026amp; Scientific References\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interest surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e isn't based purely on theory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine - scientifically known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-leucyl-L-leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - has now been investigated in controlled human studies examining muscle protein synthesis, resistance-training adaptations and post-exercise amino-acid metabolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg daily serving of dileucine provided by Ultra Labs DL-185® aligns with the 2g dose used in key published human studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are the major studies behind the science.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy 1: Dileucine vs Leucine \u0026amp; Muscle Protein Synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaulussen et al. – Journal of Applied Physiology, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine ingestion is more effective than leucine in stimulating muscle protein turnover in young males: a double blind randomized controlled trial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers recruited \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 healthy young males\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and used a randomized crossover design to compare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Free-Form Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers used blood sampling, muscle biopsies and stable isotope techniques to investigate muscle protein synthesis and muscle protein breakdown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Finding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the three-hour measurement period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Dileucine significantly increased cumulative muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe equivalent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g dose of free-form leucine did not significantly increase cumulative muscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under the same experimental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle protein breakdown did not significantly differ between the treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis study provided important human evidence that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine can influence muscle protein metabolism differently from an equivalent dose of isolated free-form leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Journal of Applied Physiology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 131\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1111–1122\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePMID:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 34323596\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOI:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10.1152\/japplphysiol.00295.2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy 2: Dileucine During 10 Weeks of Resistance Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHagele et al. – PLOS ONE, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine ingestion, but not leucine, increases lower body strength and performance following resistance training: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers recruited \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 resistance-trained males\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who completed a structured four-day-per-week resistance-training program for 10 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants consumed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Dileucine Daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Leucine Daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacebo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers assessed numerous outcomes including strength, repetitions-to-failure, body composition, muscle thickness, anaerobic capacity and jump performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Findings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 10 weeks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Dileucine produced a significantly greater improvement in leg-press 1RM compared with placebo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Dileucine produced a significantly greater improvement in leg-press repetitions-to-failure compared with leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every performance or body-composition outcome differed significantly between groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn particular, the study did \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot establish that dileucine produced significantly greater muscle hypertrophy or fat-free-mass gains than the comparison groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis takes the research beyond an acute muscle protein synthesis response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt provides human evidence examining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g of dileucine consumed daily during a real 10-week resistance-training program in already resistance-trained males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PLOS ONE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePMID:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 39739679\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOI:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10.1371\/journal.pone.0312997\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy 3: Dileucine + Essential Amino Acids After Resistance Exercise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAguilera et al. – Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine-supplemented essential amino acids support whole-body anabolism after resistance exercise and serum-stimulated cell-based anabolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 healthy adults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e completed approximately 60 minutes of whole-body resistance exercise before consuming one of three nutritional treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dileucine-containing EAA formula provided:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1g Additional Leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.15g Total Essential Amino Acids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearchers compared this with a BCAA formula and an isonitrogenous collagen treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Findings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dileucine + EAA and BCAA treatments produced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreater exogenous leucine retention than collagen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which the researchers used as an estimate of whole-body anabolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable-isotope-derived mixed muscle protein synthesis showed a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrend toward an overall treatment effect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but this did not reach conventional statistical significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis study did \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot investigate 2g of dileucine in isolation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine was consumed as part of a complete essential-amino-acid formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe findings therefore cannot all be attributed specifically to dileucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, the study adds another important piece to the growing human research examining dileucine within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epost-resistance-exercise nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArticle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2590090\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePMID:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 41321015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOI:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10.1080\/15502783.2025.2590090\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does the Human Research Currently Support?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaken together, published human research provides evidence that:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ 2g Dileucine can significantly stimulate muscle protein synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Dileucine can produce different physiological effects from an equal 2g dose of free-form leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ 2g daily has been studied during 10 weeks of structured resistance training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Dileucine produced greater leg-press strength improvements than placebo in that trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Dileucine produced greater leg-press repetitions-to-failure improvements than leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Dileucine has also been investigated as part of an EAA formula following resistance exercise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe evidence is promising - but still emerging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent research does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e establish that dileucine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✗ Produces greater muscle growth than adequate protein intake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✗ Improves every measure of athletic performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✗ Has been clinically demonstrated to reduce DOMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✗ Replaces the need for adequate dietary protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why we prefer to position Ultra Labs DL-185® for what the evidence currently supports:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRESISTANCE-TRAINING ADAPTATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTRENGTH \u0026amp; MUSCULAR PERFORMANCE SUPPORT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch-Driven Sports Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's a big difference between an ingredient having an interesting mechanism on paper and actually being investigated in humans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDileucine now has controlled human research examining both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eacute muscle protein metabolism and longer-term resistance-training outcomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Ultra Labs provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000MG DILEUCINE PER DAILY SERVING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematching the 2g quantity investigated in the key human studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHUMAN STUDIED.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRESEARCH DRIVEN.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000MG PER SERVE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn More About DL-185® Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to go deeper into the science behind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® Dileucine, leucine peptides and advanced sports nutrition?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our DL-185® guides below for a more detailed look at how dileucine compares with traditional leucine and how it can be incorporated into a broader performance supplement stack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDL-185® vs Leucine: Is Dileucine the Next Evolution in Muscle Recovery?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's actually different about dileucine compared with ordinary free-form leucine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this guide, we break down \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® vs leucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, explain the structural difference between leucine and the L-leucyl-L-leucine dipeptide, and examine the human research comparing equal doses for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis and resistance-training performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mmfitness.com.au\/blogs\/news\/how-dl185-works-in-the-body\" title=\"Ultra Labs DL-185 Blog 1\"\u003e→ READ: DL-185® vs Leucine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLJ100® + DL-185®: The Ultimate Lean Muscle Performance Stack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking to build a more comprehensive performance stack?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover why athletes are combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® Dileucine with LJ100® Tongkat Ali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and how these two independently researched ingredients target different aspects of performance nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe break down the science behind each ingredient, who the combination may be best suited for, and where it fits alongside your training, protein intake and foundational supplementation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mmfitness.com.au\/blogs\/news\/lj100%C2%AE-dl185%C2%AE-the-ultimate-lean-muscle-performance-stack\" title=\"Ultra Labs DL-185 Blog 2\"\u003e→ READ: LJ100® + DL-185® – The Ultimate Lean Muscle Performance Stack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M\u0026amp;M Fitness DL-185® Research Hub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're continually expanding our DL-185® educational content as new research becomes available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur goal is simple:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut through the marketing hype and explain what the human research actually shows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're researching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edileucine vs leucine, muscle protein synthesis, recovery, strength, muscular performance or peptide-based sports nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you'll find our latest DL-185® guides right here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEARN THE SCIENCE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUNDERSTAND THE INGREDIENT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHEN DECIDE IF DL-185® IS RIGHT FOR YOUR TRAINING.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy Ultra Labs DL-185® Dileucine in Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking to buy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® Dileucine Peptide in Australia?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM\u0026amp;M Fitness Nutrition \u0026amp; Supplements stocks Ultra Labs DL-185® for athletes looking for an advanced, human-studied addition to their muscle recovery and performance nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach full daily serving provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000MG DILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 CAPSULES PER SERVE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 DAILY SERVINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTIMULANT FREE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000mg daily serving aligns with the 2g dose investigated in key published human dileucine research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Choose Ultra Labs DL-185®?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® isn't another stimulant promising an instant energy hit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a specialised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-leucyl-L-leucine dipeptide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e developed for athletes interested in the nutritional processes surrounding muscle protein synthesis, resistance-training adaptation and muscular performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman research has investigated 2g of dileucine for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle Protein Synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistance-Training Adaptation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower-Body Strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscular Endurance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd unlike many products built around exciting ingredients but underdosed formulas, Ultra Labs provides the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull 2,000mg daily amount used in key published human research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Buy DL-185® From M\u0026amp;M Fitness?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt M\u0026amp;M Fitness, we don't just put products on a shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe want you to understand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhat you're taking, why you're taking it and whether it actually makes sense for your goals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why we've gone beyond the standard manufacturer description and created this complete DL-185® research guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you buy from M\u0026amp;M Fitness, you also get:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Supplement Retailer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop DL-185® from an established Australian sports-nutrition retailer with fast Australia-wide delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert Supplement Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sure whether DL-185® makes sense for your training?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur team can help you work out where it fits alongside your protein, creatine, recovery nutrition and existing supplement program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice Beat Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFound Ultra Labs DL-185® cheaper at another Australian supplement retailer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsk us about our Price Beat Guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't feel uncomfortable asking - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe've got you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop Online or Visit Us In-Store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder Ultra Labs DL-185® online for delivery across Australia or visit M\u0026amp;M Fitness in-store for personalised supplement advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs DL-185® Worth Adding to Your Supplement Stack?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're new to training, start with the fundamentals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrain consistently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEat enough protein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse creatine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleep and recover properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut if those foundations are already covered and you're looking for a more advanced sports-nutrition ingredient, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-185® becomes considerably more interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're getting a specialised dileucine peptide with emerging human research investigating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuscle protein synthesis and resistance-training performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, delivered at the same 2g daily amount used in key published studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo ridiculous promises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust an interesting new piece of sports-nutrition science for people who take their training seriously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Labs DL-185® - 2,000mg Dileucine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHUMAN-STUDIED DILEUCINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000MG PER DAILY SERVING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS \u0026amp; TRAINING ADAPTATION SUPPORT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTIMULANT FREE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA FROM M\u0026amp;M FITNESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREADY TO TAKE YOUR RECOVERY NUTRITION TO THE NEXT LEVEL?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mmfitness.com.au\/collections\/ultra-labs\/products\/ultra-labs-dl-185-dileucine-peptide?variant=42786920104003\" title=\"Ultra Labs DL-185\"\u003e→ BUY ULTRA LABS DL-185® NOW\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ULTRA LABS","offers":[{"title":"120 Capsules","offer_id":42786920104003,"sku":null,"price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/2259\/0511\/files\/DL185_Dileucine_Peptide.webp?v=1772566574","url":"https:\/\/www.mmfitness.com.au\/products\/ultra-labs-dl-185-dileucine-peptide","provider":"M\u0026M Fitness Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}