Amino Acids - Valine - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Valine helps protect muscle tissue from breaking down and helps increase energy in the body. It is good for healing and repair, and may help treat addictions. Valine is also good for treating injuries and trauma.

Valine can help prevent a potentially deadly hereditary disease known as maple syrup urine disease (branched chain ketoaciduria or ketoacidemia), which blocks the metabolism of 3 amino acids (valine, isoleucine, and leucine) in children. Symptoms include urine that smells like maple syrup as well as seizures and nervous system problems.