L-Asparagine

L-Asparagine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

A non-essential amino acid that is involved in the metabolic control of cell functions in nerve and brain tissue. It is biosynthesized from aspartic acid and ammonia by asparagine synthetase. (From Concise Encyclopedia Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3rd ed)

A non-essential amino acid. L-Asparagine is critical for the production of the body's proteins, enzymes and muscle tissue. Supplements of this amino acid are claimed to balance nervous system function.

Trade Name L-Asparagine
Generic Asparagine
Asparagine Other Names (S)-Asparagine, 2-Aminosuccinamic acid, alpha-aminosuccinamic acid, Asparagine, Aspartamic acid, L-Asparagine
Type
Formula C4H8N2O3
Weight Average: 132.1179
Monoisotopic: 132.053492132
Groups Approved, Investigational, Nutraceutical
Therapeutic Class
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
L-Asparagine
L-Asparagine

Uses

Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.

How L-Asparagine works

L-Asparagine, a non-essential amino acid is important in the metabolism of toxic ammonia in the body through the action of asparagine synthase which attaches ammonia to aspartic acid in an amidation reaction. L-Asparagine is also used as a structural component in many proteins.

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