Clinical Research & Studies
Our formulations are grounded in rigorous scientific research published in peer-reviewed journals. Every claim is substantiated by clinical evidence led by Dr. Daniel A. Traylor and his research team.
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Plasma Leucinemia Following a Leucine-Enriched Whey-Casein Blend in Younger and Mid-aged Adults
Our data indicates that LEUCY leads to higher leucinemia during the early postprandial phase and a slightly elevated leucine concentration over the 240-minute post-feeding period compared to the other tested protein supplements.
Daniel Traylor, Matthew Lees, Everson A Nunes, Stuart M Phillips.2025,106209, ISSN 2475-2991.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2025.106209
Unveiling the potential of a whey protein- and leucine-enriched multi-nutrient formula high in vitamin D3 on body composition, strength, and physical function in sarcopenia
Scoping review examining leucine-enriched whey protein formulations with vitamin D3 for sarcopenia. Analysis of evidence supporting multi-nutrient approaches to preserve muscle mass, strength, and physical function in aging.
Traylor DA, Nunes EA, Lees M, et al., Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2024;59:131-142
DOI: 10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100058
Increased protein intake derived from leucine-enriched protein enhances the integrated myofibrillar protein synthetic response to short-term resistance training
4-day randomized controlled trial in untrained men and women. Myofibrillar protein synthesis during resistance training with leucine supplementation (1.53±0.06%/d) was significantly greater than training alone (1.43±0.06%/d), demonstrating enhanced anabolic response.
Lim C, Traylor DA, McGlory C, et al., Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2022;47(11):1053-1064
DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2022-0164
Consumption of High-Leucine-Containing Protein Bar Following Breakfast Impacts Aminoacidemia and Subjective Appetite in Older Persons
Study examining high-leucine protein bars in older adults. Consuming the bar formulation increased blood leucine availability and net exposure to essential amino acids, with high-protein at breakfast resulting in greater aminoacidemia to support muscle protein synthesis.
Traylor DA, Kamal M, Nunes EA, et al., Curr Dev Nutr. 2021;5(6):nzab080
DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab080
Novel Essential Amino Acid Supplements Following Resistance Exercise Induce Aminoacidemia and Enhance Anabolic Signaling Irrespective of Age: A Proof-of-Concept Trial.
Area under curve and peak plasma essential amino acid concentrations after the ingestion of the protein blend were similar to whey and greater compared with casein.
Lees MJ, Wilson OJ, Webb EK, Traylor DA, Prior T, Elia A, Harlow PS, Black AD, Parker PJ, Harris N, Cooke M, Balchin C, Butterworth M, Phillips SM, Ispoglou T. 2020 Jul 12;12(7):2067.
DOI: 10.3390/nu12072067
Aminoacidemia following ingestion of native whey protein, micellar casein, and a whey-casein blend in young men.
Area under curve and peak plasma essential amino acid concentrations after the ingestion of the protein blend were similar to whey and greater compared with casein.
Traylor DA, Gorissen SHM, Hopper H, Prior T, McGlory C, Phillips SM. 2019 Jan;44(1):103-106.
DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2018-0240
Protein Requirements and Optimal Intakes in Aging: Are We Ready to Recommend More Than the Recommended Daily Allowance?
Perspective examining protein needs in aging populations, discussing anabolic resistance and the role of higher protein intakes in maintaining muscle mass and function in older adults.
Traylor DA, Gorissen SHM, Phillips SM. Nutrients. 2018 May 1;9(3):171-182.
DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmy003
Defining anabolic resistance: implications for delivery of clinical care nutrition
Review defining anabolic resistance and its clinical implications for nutritional interventions. Discusses strategies to overcome reduced muscle protein synthetic responses in various populations.
Morton RW, Traylor DA, Weijs PJM, Phillips SM. Curr Opin Crit Care. 2018;24(2):124-131
DOI: 10.1097/MCC.0000000000000488
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