Alanine
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Alanine is...
Non-Essential Amino Acid
An important source of energy for muscle tissue, the brain and central nervous system; strengthens the immune system by producing antibodies; helps in the metabolism of sugars and organic acids.
Most people do not need to supplement with alanine since it is well provided for in the diet, and can be synthesized from pyruvic acid (formed in the breakdown of carbohydrates). People on a very low protein diet, could be at risk of a deficiency.
Alanine does not have many side effects, but people with kidney or liver disease should not consume high intakes of amino acids without consulting a health care professional.
It has been found that alanine is present in prostate fluid, and it may play a role in the role of the prostate. In one study of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, it was found that 780mg of alanine per day for two weeks and then 390 mg for the next two and a half months, taken together in combination with equal amounts of glycine and glutamic acid reduced the symptoms.
As with the other amino acids, excellent sources of alanine include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Some protein-rich plant foods like avocado also supply alanine.
is a dipeptide composed of the covalently bonded amino acids beta alanine and histidine and is found in the brain, heart, skin, muscles, kidneys and stomach. L-Carnosine helps promote healthy aging, cell function, rejuvenation and protects the aging process of the brain.
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