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Valine : What You Don't Know About It
So What Exactly Is It Used For? It is needed for the repair and growth of tissue, helps in maintaining a positive nitrogen balance, and for muscle metabolism. Because it is a branch chained amino acid it can also be used as a source of energy in the muscles, thereby preserving glucose.
What If I Take Too Much Very high consumption of this amino acid can result in a sensation of crawling on the skin and hallucinations.
So What Does A Branch Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) Do? Many bodybuilders make sure they take in plenty of these BCAA's because they support muscle growth and tissue repair. Studies have shown that BCAA's are useful in restoring muscle mass in people with liver disease, people who have undergone surgery, or injuries.
What Foods Contain It? Grains, dairy, meat, peanuts, soy, and mushrooms are good sources of this branch chained amino acid. Return to Amino Acids Return from Valine to Homepage
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