{"product_id":"competitive-edge-labs-mpc-185-patented-dileucine-peptide-90-capsules","title":"Competitive Edge Labs MPC-185 Patented Dileucine Peptide 90 Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompetitive Edge Labs MPC-185 Patented DL-185 Dileucine Peptide 90 Capsules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMPC-185 contains a state-of-the-art research grade peptide, DL-185™, a patented Dileucine Peptide, that been shown in clinical studies to promote 159% greater activation of muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and to boost lower body strength, total strength, \u0026amp; lower body reps to failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMPC-185 is a groundbreaking pro-anabolic and anti-catabolic agent that is perfect for bodybuilders, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts that want to build lean muscle, increase strength, and improve recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDileucine is a peptide consisting of two leucine molecules chemically bonded to one another that get into the bloodstream intact and can boost protein synthesis better than regular leucine – and we don’t mean just a ‘little better’ either!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Taking \u003cspan\u003eCompetitive Edge Labs MPC-185\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild More Lean Muscle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncrease Strength \u0026amp; Endurance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprove Recovery Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreater Protein Synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e159% Greater Activation of Muscle Protein Synthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a groundbreaking study, subjects who consumed 2,000 mg. of DL-185™, the same dosage found in MPC-185, demonstrated a 159% greater activation of muscle protein synthesis compared to baseline and 60% greater than regular leucine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResearch Trials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearchers set out to answer that question in a 10-week resistance training clinical study and the results were incredible! Researchers tested lower body strength, total strength, lower body reps to failure, and total reps to failure. There were three groups tested – one group that took 2,000 mg. of DL-185™, one group that took Leucine, and a third that took a placebo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe results were outstanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Total Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subjects taking DL-185™ significantly increased total max strength by 144% as compared to placebo (DL-185™ 154 lbs. vs Placebo 63 lbs.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Lower Body Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subjects significantly increased their lower body max strength by 189% compared to placebo (DL-185™ 133 lbs. vs. Placebo 46 lbs.). So, if legs are your lagging body-part or if you have trouble gaining leg strength, meet your new workout partner, MPC-185™!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Reps Than Leucine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subjects taking DL-185™ significantly increased leg press repetitions to failure by 220% compared to leucine (DL-185™ 16 extra reps vs leucine 5 extra reps).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan you imagine the potential for growth if you could add 16 extra reps to key mass building exercises?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy #1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a double-blind, randomized, crossover study published in 2021 in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers found that DL-185™ is more effective at stimulating muscle protein synthesis than leucine in healthy young males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dileucine Ingestion Is More Effective than Leucine in Stimulating Muscle Protein Turnover in Young Males: A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial (Paulussen, Kevin J.M., et al.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-blind, randomized, crossover study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Objective:\u003c\/strong\u003e To assess the effects of dileucine and leucine ingestion on the modulation of muscle protein synthesis and protein breakdown rates in healthy young adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticipants:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 healthy, recreationally active males\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dileucine increased muscle protein synthesis by 159% compared to baseline and 60% more than leucine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe significance of this study is that leucine has long been considered the amino acid trigger for increased muscle protein synthesis (MPS), so for Dileucine to increase MPS 60% more than leucine is phenomenal and supported the idea that Dileucine may have incredible potential for supporting lean muscle, strength, improved performance, \u0026amp; enhanced recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy #2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA randomized double-blind placebo controlled study that was originally presented at the 2023 International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) conference was recently published in the prestigious journal PLOS One. This may not mean anything to the average person who is not familiar with these terms, but to anyone that is, they know how significant that this is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLOS One is a peer-reviewed open access scientific journal that prioritizes research with strong methodology and high ethical standards, not just groundbreaking findings and all articles undergo a thorough peer review process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis study validates earlier findings that demonstrated DL-185™ has superior effects compared to leucine for increased muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and adds to the growing evidence showing DL-185’s role in supporting muscle, strength, and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dileucine ingestion, but not leucine, increases lower body strength and performance following resistance training: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial (Hagle, et. al 24)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Randomized, double-blind placebo control human trial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Objective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Examine Dileucine’s effects on resistance training adaptations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Participants: \u003c\/strong\u003e32 resistance-trained males\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe researchers employed a robust 10 week design that divided the participants into three groups:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDileucine group: 2 grams DL-185 dileucine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeucine group: 2 grams leucine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacebo group: 2 grams resistant starch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis three-way comparison model allowed researchers to determine not only if Dileucine was effective, but also how it compared to traditional leucine supplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double-blind nature of the study means that neither the participants nor the researchers knew which supplement they were receiving, thereby eliminating any potential bias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticipant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis study consisted of 32 resistance trained males with the following characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage age: 28 years old (+\/- range 6 years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage height: approximately 5’8 to 5’10 (+\/- range of 2.9 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage weight: 175.7 lbs. (+\/- range of 27.6 lbs.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage body mass index (BMI): 25.7 (+\/- 3.9 kg\/ m²)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage body fat percentage: 19% (+\/- range of 5.7%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum training experience: All participants had at least 1 year of prior resistance training experience. This was verified by the requirement of participants to meet specific strength training markers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants were required to discontinue all ergogenic nutritional supplements except for multi-vitamins\/minerals for at least 30 days before and after the study and during the study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipant candidates that reported using any anabolic-androgenic steroids within the prior 12 months were excluded from the study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is all very significant because this criteria was designed to reflect the most accurate comparison to the average weight training \u0026amp; fitness minded supplement user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining Regimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe training program was rigorously designed to ensure consistency across all three groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 training sessions per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit body routine targeting all major muscle groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-4 sets per exercise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6-10 reps per set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70%-85% of one-rep maximum intensity range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis protocol was followed for the entire 10 week period and researchers monitored participant compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Strength-Related Findings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe study demonstrated several significant outcomes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeg Press Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The dileucine group showed significantly greater increases in leg press one rep max compared to placebo. The difference was dramatic, with a 95% confidence interval of 5.8 to 73.2 kg. improvements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuscular Endurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The dileucine group showed greater improvements in leg press repetitions to failure compared to the leucine group. The endurance improvements ranged from 0.58 to 20.3 additional reps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The dileucine group showed greater increases in total strength (leg press + bench press) compared to placebo. The improvements showed a 95% confidence interval of 6.8 to 75.9 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis double-blind randomized placebo controlled study demonstrated both the effectiveness of DL-185™ and that it outperforms traditional leucine supplementation. This is significant because leucine has long been considered the gold standard for amino acid muscle protein synthesis activation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeucine – the ‘Anabolic Trigger’ – What does this mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuscle protein is in a constant process of being continuously broken down and resynthesized. Muscle building takes place when the rate of muscle protein synthesis exceeds the rate of muscle protein breakdown. One specific amino acid – L-Leucine is the most powerful and has long been regarded as an anabolic trigger – turning on muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why leucine is considered the amino acid gold standard as a baseline comparison for how well other ingredients activate muscle protein synthesis, and \u003cstrong\u003ewhy DL-185™ being shown in clinical studies to increase muscle protein synthesis 60% more than leucine is remarkable!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections \u0026amp; Dosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn training days, take 3 capsules 30-60 minutes prior to working out or immediately after training. On non-training days, take 3 capsules in the morning. It is important to consume adequate protein intake in order to get the best possible results from your training regimen. 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