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Valine

Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives

Also known as: l-Valine
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: 2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid
Related Remedies: BCAA's

Description: Valine is an essential amino acid with branched side chain. It promotes mental vigor and muscle coordination, stimulates metabolism in muscles and calms emotions. Meat, chicken, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, beans, brown rice, whole wheat and soy products contain leucine. Its other uses are similar to BCAA's.

Oral Uses

  • Hepatic encephalopathy RatingRatingRating

    Valine neutralizes ammonia in the body; improves brain and liver function and protein metabolism. Take valine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

  • Improving & supporting health & function of muscle RatingRatingRating

    Valine improves and supports muscle health and function. Take valine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

  • Alcohol addiction RatingRating

    Valine helps to overcome amino acid deficiency and helps to treat alcohol related brain damage. Take valine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Drug addiction RatingRating

    Valine helps to overcome amino acid deficiency. Take valine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • General central nervous system conditions RatingRating

    Valine stimulates central nervous system; alleviates symptoms. Take valine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anabolic effect RatingRatingRating

    Valine has anabolic effect; helps to build muscle and other tissues. Take valine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

Recommended Dosage

Take valine daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Better if used BCAA's.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Like other amino acids do not use valine if you are on medication for Parkinson's disease. Take it with caution if you have kidney or liver conditions. Overdoses may produce crawling sensation on the skin and hallucinations.

Available Forms

Valine is available in capsule and powder form. BCAA's contain valine.

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