- Home
- Ingredient glossary
- Amino acids
- Valine
Valine
Valine benefits
Muscles. Valine plays a vital role in energy supply of muscle tissue, which is particularly critical during periods of extensive physical stresses. Enhances muscle growth, improve hormone balance for greater power, strength, and endurance by increasing testosterone and decreasing cortisol.
Metabolism. Increases fat burning, contributes to the production and maintenance of proteins, enhances muscle tissue repair in cooperation with the isoleucine and leucine, the other amino acids that make up the branched chain amino acids (BCAA).
Immune system. Involved in production of structural and functional antibodies which suppress viruses and bad bacteria.
Food with Valine
Food sources |
mg / 100g
(approximate)
|
Halibut | 1375 |
Hard cheese | 2100 |
Soybeans | 1976 |
Veal | 1800 |
Pork | 1689 |
Valine deficiency symptoms
- muscle atrophy
- chronic fatigue
- depression
- irritability
- insomnia
Recommended Dietary Allowances:
Infants (0 to 12 Months): 90 mg/kg of body weight
Children (1 to 13 Years): 38-25 mg/kg body weight
Adolescents (14 to 18 Years): 14 mg/kg of body weight
Adults (19 and older): 14 mg/kg of body weight