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L-Leucine - Feed Ingredient
L-Leucine is an essential branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) that horses must obtain from their diet. It plays a key role in protein synthesis and is a precursor for energy metabolism in muscle tissues. Along with L-Isoleucine and L-Valine, it is one of the three BCAAs that support muscle function.
L-Leucine is naturally found in protein-rich feed ingredients such as alfalfa, soybean meal, flaxseed, and canola meal. It is often included in equine diets through high-quality protein sources, but supplementation may be used in performance horses or those needing additional muscle support.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain L-Leucine as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
AlfaMax RX (Alfamax Feed)
AlfaMax RX from Alfamax Feed is a complete pelleted feed. AlfaMax RX contains no soybean meal & is intended for horses' requiring a low NSC content (starch + sugars).
Aminolyte (Banks Mill Feeds)
Equine First Aminolyte is an electrolyte and branched-chain amino acid supplement intended to support exercise and recovery in performance horses.
B.C.A.A Complex Powder (Peak Performance Nutrients)
B.C.A.A Complex Powder is a branched-chain amino acid supplement for horses containing L-Valine, L-Leucine, and L-Isoleucine. This product supports muscle metabolism and is intended for performance horses.
Balancer (Triple Crown)
Triple Crown® Balancer is a pelleted mineral and vitamin supplement providing 30% protein, 3% fat and 5% fibre. This ration balancer contains essential amino acids, vitamins, macro minerals, trace minerals, bacteria and enzymes.
Balancer Gold (Triple Crown)
Balancer Gold is a soy-free ration balancer with 13.5% protein, 4.5% fat and 14.2% NSC. It has a lower feeding rate and can be used alone or in combination with other complete feeds or feed ingredients.
BiAaMuGen (Hoffman’s Horse Products)
BiAaMuGen from Hoffman's Horse Products is a pelleted protein supplement for horses intended to be fed top-dressed. BiAaMuGen is intended to be fed to horses who require additional muscle mass.
Blitz! Pak (Peak Performance Nutrients)
Blitz! Pak by Peak Performance Nutrients is a vitamin and mineral supplement which is intended to be provided before a horse event. It contains electrolytes, amino acids, and a blend of herbs.
Blitz! Paste Comfort Blend (Peak Performance Nutrients)
Blitz! Paste Comfort Blend by Peak Performance Nutrients is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended to be provided before a horse event. It contains electrolytes and amino acids intended to aid performance and recovery.
Blitz! Paste Original Formula (Peak Performance Nutrients)
Blitz! Paste Original Formula is a vitamin and mineral supplement meant to be provided before a horse event. It contains electrolytes, amino acids, and a blend of herbs intended to aid performance during the event and recovery.
Complete (Triple Crown)
Triple Crown Complete is a high-fibre feed with beet pulp and added vitamins and minerals designed for performance horses. This feed provides 12% protein and 12% fat in a textured format.
Define and Shine (Red Mills)
Define & Shine by Red Mills is a high-calorie, low-starch pelleted top dress designed to support weight gain, muscle development, and overall coat condition.
Diamond Balancer (Triple Crown)
Diamond Balancer by Triple Crown is a grain-free pelleted balancer formulated for adult horses with metabolic concerns. It provides 14% protein, 3% fat, and 15% fiber (as fed).
Diamond Perform (Triple Crown)
Diamond Perform from Triple Crown is a pelleted feed that is high in fat and fiber. It is intended for performance horses and is meant to assist with gut health and immunity.
Diamond Senior (Triple Crown)
Diamond Senior by Triple Crown is a high-fat, high-fiber feed specifically formulated for senior horses. It includes beet pulp as a fermentable fiber source to support optimal calorie intake.
Diamond Smart Chopped Forage (Triple Crown)
Diamond Smart Chopped Forage by Triple Crown is an orchard and alfalfa hay blend intended to provide a complete diet for performance and mature horses. It's chopped forage format is designed to support easier chewing and swallowing.
Diamond Smart Cube (Triple Crown)
Diamond Smart Cubes by Triple Crown is a cube containing beet pulp, timothy hay and orchard hay. It is intended for performance and mature horses.
Diamond Smart Pellet (Triple Crown)
Diamond Smart Pellet by Triple Crown is a Teff hay pellet fortified with vitamins and minerals. It is intended for performance and mature horses.
E-Boost Paste (DAC)
E-Boost Paste by DAC is a vitamin and protein supplement. It is designed to help maintain normal energy levels.
Equisel-Lyte (Omega Alpha)
Omega Alpha Equisel-Lyte is an electrolyte and Branched Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) supplement for horses. It is formulated to support exercise recovery and muscle growth.
Furlong (Barastoc)
Furlong by Barastoc is a oat ration that is meant for racing horses. It contains vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It can assist with bone health, recovery, and gut health.
G.O. Big (Peak Performance Nutrients)
G.O. Big by Peak Performance Nutrients is a muscle-building, strength, and recovery supplement. It contains a blend of amino acids to promote long-term, lean muscle mass on horses.
Grand Premium Plus (Grand Meadows)
Grand Premium Plus is a complete feed for horses that provides vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, as well as ingredients for joint support and digestion. Ideal for horses and ponies of all ages and work levels.
Growth (Triple Crown)
Triple Crown Growth is a beet-pulp-based feed intended to support healthy growth and joints and meet the needs of broodmares and breeding stallions. It provides 10% fat and 15% crude fiber.
Horse XL (Equinety)
Equinety Horse XL is a pure amino acid supplement formulated to support muscle strength and recovery. This supplement also supports collagen in the horse, which leads to a healthier coat and bones. It contains a blend of 8 amino acids.
InsulinWise (Wiser Concepts)
InsulinWise from Wiser Concepts is an equine supplement only available through a licensed veterinarian. InsulinWise is intended to maintain healthy insulin levels and normal metabolic function.
L-Leucine (Uckele)
L-Leucine is a branched-chain amino acid supplement proposed to aid in muscle growth, recovery, and maintenance of exercising horses. L-Leucine is designed to support horses during exercise as it is a valuable energy source. It provides 9.85 grams of L-Leucine per scoop.
Leucine
L-Leucine is an amino acid that plays a role in muscle growth and protein synthesis for horses. Like other BCAAs, it is sometimes supplemented for performance horses.
Lite (Triple Crown)
Triple Crown Lite is a palatable, low-calorie, high-fiber pellet fortified with vitamins and minerals. This feed is intended for horses or ponies prone to laminitis and insulin resistance and tends to gain weight easily. This feed has an NSC of 9.5%.
Low Starch (Triple Crown)
Triple Crown Low Starch is a pelleted feed containing a lower level of 13.5% NSC. It has no corn, molasses or alfalfa meal which can cause excitability in horses.
MetaBoost (Pureform)
MetaBoost from Pureform is a supplement for horses that contains antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids and minerals. It is meant to support digestion, muscles, and topline.
MetaStable Pellets (Formula 707)
MetaStable Pellets by Formula 707 is a metabolic supplement designed to support healthy blood sugar balance and promote weight loss. It contains added leucine and pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) to enhance insulin sensitivity and aid in glucose regulation.
MFM Pellet (Kentucky Equine Research)
MFM Pellet is a supplement that is made to assist with muscle recovery and repair and contains amino acids.
Muscle EQ (Uckele)
Muscle EQ by Uckele is a powdered supplement that provides a blend of amino acids that intend to aid in muscle development, support, and strength. It contains ingredients such as acetyl l-carnitine HCL, l-leucine, and beta-alanine.
Muscle Recharge (Bluebonnet Feeds)
Muscle Recharge by Bluebonnet Feeds is a powdered supplement intended to support muscle stamina and function in performance horses.
Naturals Pelleted Horse Feed (Triple Crown)
Triple Crown Naturals is a pelleted horse feed made with GMO-free ingredients and without corn, soybean, or molasses. Energy sources include alfalfa meal, ground oats, wheat middlings, and flaxseed.
Original Performance Formula (Wilson Feeds)
Original Performance Formula by Wilson Feeds is a soy-free supplement intended to fill nutritional gaps of horses on a forage-based diet.
Perform Gold (Triple Crown)
Perform Gold is a high energy density pelleted feed designed for performance horses. It provides 12.5% protein, 12% fat and 15.3% NSC, and contains a mixture of organic and inorganic minerals.
Power + (Pivotal)
Power + By Pivotal is a powdered amino acid and probiotic supplement intended to support overall health in performance horses.
Power Pak Surge (Peak Performance Nutrients)
Power Pak Surge by Peak Performance Nutrients is a powdered supplement that contains a blend of amino acids to promote recovery from exercise-induced muscle fatigue and soreness. This supplement also intends to support vascular health and maximize exercise capacity.
Pre-Fuel Liquid (Foran Equine)
Pre-Fuel Liquid from Foran Equine is intended for horses and ponies in heavy work or competition. This supplement is meant to support nutritional and energy requirements.
Pro V.M. with EFAs (Peak Performance Nutrients)
Pro V.M. with EFAs by Peak Performance Nutrients is a vitamin, mineral, amino acid & probiotic supplement designed with race horses in mind. It intends to support the extreme demands on the horse’s joints, immune system and digestive system.
ProAmino (Equine Challenge)
ProAmino from Equine Challenge is a supplement containing amino acids and omegas 3 and 6. It is intended for growing, pregnant, or lactating horses and can assist with muscle health and recovery.
Professional Farrier’s Choice Hoof Supplement (Vita Stress)
Vita Stress Professional Farrier’s Choice Supplement is a hoof supplement containing 14 amino acids. It also supplies biotin and other vitamins important for hoof growth.
ProForce Fuel (Nutrena)
Nutrena ProForce Fuel is a 13% fat horse feed intended for performance athletes and hard keepers. It is meant to provide a higher calorie density with a maximum of 20% NSC.
ProForce Fuel XF (Nutrena)
Nutrena ProForce® Fuel XF is a 13% fat horse feed formulated for high performance horses that need additional nutritional support to meet the demands of stress and rigorous training.
ProForce Senior (Nutrena)
Nutrena ProForce Senior is an 11% fat horse feed intended for senior equine athletes. It contains energy from digestible fiber sources and extruded fat nuggets with a maximum of 18% NSC.
Recovery (Vita Flex)
Vita Flex Recovery is an equine supplement intended to support post-exercise recovery. It contains amino acids, B-vitamins, and electrolyte ingredients.
Repair Daily Formula (Red Hot Equine Aminos)
Repair Daily Formula by Red Hot Equine Aminos is a powdered supplement formulated with amino acids, trace minerals, and electrolytes. It is specifically designed to support muscle recovery in horses.
Rice Bran (Triple Crown)
Triple Crown Rice Bran Natural is a high-fat horse supplement intended for underweight and hard-working performance horses. It contains added amino acids and calcium.
Safe Starch Forage (Triple Crown)
Triple Crown Safe Starch® Forage is a forage-based feed containing a mixture of orchard and timothy hays fortified with vitamins, minerals and direct-fed microbials.



















