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What is
Valine?
Valine is a branched-chain
amino acid (BCAA). Other branched chain amino acids are
isoleucine and leucine. The main functions of all three are
to stimulate protein synthesis and decrease protein
breakdown. Leucine metabolizes fats, valine metabolizes
carboydrates, and isoleucine metabolizes both fats and
carboydrates.
What Does
in the Body?
Valine has been found useful in
treatments involving muscle, mental, and emotional upsets,
and for insomnia and nervousness.
Valine may help treat
malnutrition associated with drug addiction. Valine is also
helpful in synthesis of glucose in liver.
The BCAAs valine and leucine
play an important role in stress, energy and muscle
metabolism.
Where is it Found?
Food sources of valine are, Avocado, cheese, fish, cereal,
meat, eggs mushrooms, meats, and vegetables.
Symptoms of Deficiency/Side Effects
Valine deficiency results in negative hydrogen balance in
the body, deterioration of muscle function and mental
health, insomnia, and skin hypersensitivity. |
