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L-Threonine
 

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. [PubChem]
CategoriesDietary supplement
Micronutrient
Essential Amino Acids
PackagersHospira Inc.
Novis PR Inc.
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals
V Sab Medical Labs Inc.
Synonyms(S)-Threonine
[R-(R*,S*)]-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid
2-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid
L-(-)-Threonine
Threonin
Threonine

indication

L-Threonine 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.

pharmacology

L-Threonine 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.

mechanism of action

L-Threonine 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.

biotransformation

Hepatic