Valine - Prevents Nervous Disorders

Valine is an essential amino acid which is considered important for body growth. It is needed for the proper performance of the nervous system; an adequate intake prevents nervous and digestive disorders.

Valine Benefits - Functions in the Body

W. Borrman, a nutrition researcher, describes valine as helpful in disorders of the muscles, mental and emotional upsets', insomnia, and nervousness. Valine intake as a part of the amino-acid combination of phenylalanine-valine-methionine-tryptophan in the ratio of 3:2:2:1, taken in 4 g doses prior to meals, results in decreased food intake in 50 per cent of obese women.

Valine Food Sources

The main food sources of valine are leafy vegetables, finger millet, rice and other cereals, kidney beans and other legumes and pulses, piyal seeds, pistachio and cashew nuts, and peaches. Poultry and milk contain a large amount of valine.

The lack of valine makes a person sensitive to touch and sound.

Excess of valine leads to symptoms such as hallucinations and a sensation of insects crawling over the skin.

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Valine Information - Benefits, Deficiency & Side Effects

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Fri July 22/2005

Essential Amino Acids

Non-Essential Amino Acids

Alanine
Beta Alanine
Aspartic Acid
Carnitine
Citrulline
Cysteine and Cystine
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
Glutamine and Glutamic Acid
Glutathione
Glycine
Ornithine
Proline
Taurine
Tyrosine

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