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Valine
Benefits
of valine
It is needed for muscle metabolism, tissue repair, and the
maintenance of a proper nitrogen balance in the body. Valine
is found in high concentrations in muscle tissue. It is one
of the branched-chain amino acids, which means that it can
be used as an energy source by muscle tissue. It may be helpful
in treating liver and gallbladder disease, and it is good
for correcting the type of severe amino acid deficiencies
that can be caused by drug addiction.
It has a stimulating effect and is needed for muscle metabolism,
repair and growth of tissue and maintaining the nitrogen balance
in the body. Since it is a branched-chain amino acid, it can
be used as an energy source in the muscles, and in doing so
preserves the use of glucose. It may be helpful in treating
liver and gallbladder disease.
Many amino acids become deficient with drug addiction, and
here it also plays an important role and there are indications
that it may also be beneficial in treating or reversing hepatic
encephalopathy, or alcohol related brain damage, as well as
degenerative neurological conditions. Valine is often used
by bodybuilders, (in conjunction with leucine and isoleucine),
to promote muscle growth, tissue repair and energizer, although
little scientific evidence supports these claims. Studies
have however shown that these three substances might be useful
in restoring muscle mass in people with liver disease, injuries,
or who have undergone surgery. The three branched-chain amino
acids should always be taken in balance.
Deficiency
symptoms of valine
Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is caused by the inability
to metabolize leucine, isoleucine, and valine. The disease
is so named because urine from affected people smells like
maple syrup. A deficiency may affect the myelin covering of
the nerves.
Symptoms
of high intake
Very high levels of valine can cause symptoms such as a crawling
sensation on the skin, as well as hallucinations. Individuals
with kidney or liver disease should be careful in consuming
high intakes of amino acids without consulting their doctor.
Daily
requirement
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of Valine are: -
1. Adults - 15 mg.
2. Children - 25 mg.
3. Infant - 89 mg.
Sources
of valine
1.Good sources of valine include dairy, meat, grain,
mushrooms, soy and peanuts.
2.. Cottage cheese (dry) 2,500 mg/cup.
3. Fish & other seafoods 1,000-7,000 mg/lb.
4. Meats 1,500-5,500 mg/lb.
5.Poultry 2,500-5,500 mg/lb.
6.Peanuts, roasted w skin 3,500 mg/cup.
7.Sesame seeds 2,000 mg/cup.
8. Dry, whole lentils 2,500 mg/cup.
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