L-Alanine - Glossary

L-Alanine

Posted By on Apr 12, 2009 | 0 comments

A non-essential amino acid.  L-alanine should not be confused with beta-alanine, a related, but distinct compound.  Alanine is a component of protein and is critical for the glucose-alanine cycle (used by the body to produce glucose from amino acids), but no specific need for supplemental alanine has been identified.

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