L-Treonine
L-Treonine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
An essential amino acid occurring naturally in the L-form, which is the active form. It is found in eggs, milk, gelatin, and other proteins.
L-L-Treonine is an essential amino acid that helps to maintain the proper protein balance in the body. It is important for the formation of collagen, elastin, and tooth enamel, and aids liver and lipotropic function when combined with aspartic acid and methionine.
Trade Name | L-Treonine |
Availability | Over the counter |
Generic | Threonine |
Threonine Other Names | (2S)-threonine, L-Threonin, L-Threonine, Threonine, Threoninum, Treonina |
Type | |
Formula | C4H9NO3 |
Weight | Average: 119.1192 Monoisotopic: 119.058243159 |
Groups | Approved, Nutraceutical |
Therapeutic Class | |
Manufacturer | |
Available Country | Russia |
Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
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Uses
L-Treonine is an amino acid commonly found as a component of total parenteral nutrition.
L-L-Treonine makes up collagen, elastin, and enamel protein. It aids proper fat metabolism in the liver, helps the digestive and intestinal tracts function more smoothly, and assists in metabolism and assimilation.
L-Treonine is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Amino acid supplementation
How L-Treonine works
L-L-Treonine is a precursor to the amino acids glycine and serine. It acts as a lipotropic in controlling fat build-up in the liver. May help combat mental illness and may be very useful in indigestion and intestinal malfunctions. Also, threonine prevents excessive liver fat. Nutrients are more readily absorbed when threonine is present.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Innovators Monograph
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