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030-000-145 L-Valine
one of 20 proteinogenic amino acids is involved in glucose metabolism, protein synthesis, and the regulation of the immune system.
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L-Valine Description
L-Valine, one of 20 proteinogenic amino acids is involved in glucose metabolism, protein synthesis, and the regulation of the immune system. L-Valine is beneficial for muscle growth and tissue repair, and stimulant activity.
L-Valine Benefits
L-valine is one of the 20 amino acids used to synthesize proteins in the human body, which are chemically known as proteinogenic amino acids. It is named for the valerian plant, from which valine was first derived. The DNA codons for L-valine are GUA, GUC, GUG and GUU. L-valine is non-polar and is one of three proteinogenic amino acids that have a branched chain, along with isoleucine and leucine.
L-Valine Applications
The most common uses of L-valine in health supplements relates to its role in muscle synthesis and maintenance. Additional uses of L-valine include stress management, growth in children and support of the immune system.