Amino Acids - Valine
Valine is found in substantial quantities in most foods and is an essential part of many proteins. Other functions of valine are not really known, though it is thought to be somewhat helpful in treating addictions. A deficiency may affect the myelin covering of nerves.
Valine can be metabolized to produce energy, which spares glucose. Like leucine and isoleucine, valine is a branched-chain amino acid with similar metabolic pathways.
Valine supplementation can be helpful in muscle building (along with isoleucine and leucine) and in liver and gallbladder disease.
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