The hard science behind a hard behind.
Muscle=Metabolism
When you lose muscle, you lose your ability to burn fat, and your metabolism drops.
Powered by Leucine™
In a recent clinical trial, our scientists tested a proprietary formula enhanced with leucine. (Leucine is a muscle-building amino acid found in protein-rich foods.) This leucine-enhanced nutrition program was shown to help retain 100% of lean muscle mass.** People in the program lost fat, weight, and inches while retaining their lean muscle.
**Findings based on lean mass estimates in a 12-week preliminary study.
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