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2-Amino-3-Methylbutanoic Acid
Description
Valine is an essential amino acid and should be part of your daily diet. It is known as a Branched-Chain Amino Acid (BCAA), which prevents other amino acids from being broken down.
Valine works in combination with isoleucine and L-leucine in the body to protect muscle tissue. Found in high concentrations in muscle tissue, it is metabolized, used as fuel, and spares glucose in the process. Valine also helps maintain the protective myelin sheaths of nerves.
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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.
Source
Brown rice is high in valine, at 70.8mg per gram of protein. Skim milk runs a close second, at 68.6 mg/g, with oatmeal at 58 mg/g.
Valine is found in relatively large amounts in most foods. This amino acid is also found as part of a multi-amino acid complex and protein powder supplements.
Optimal Absorption
Branched-chain amino acids become depleted during times of increased stress, sickness, and intense physical exercise.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
If supplementing with valine, balance with L-isoleucine and L-leucine supplementation as these amino acids work together.
It is not recommended to take a single amino acid for an extended period of time without supplementing with other amino acids as well. Long-term isolated amino acid supplementation can create an imbalance in the body.
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