Health Tips

Alanine is required for:-
It is necessary for the metabolism of glucose and tryptophan and beta-alanine is a constituent of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and coenzyme A. It has also shown a cholesterol-lowering effect in rats.
People suffering from Epstein Barr Virus (also known as glandular fever) and chronic fatigue syndrome, are linked to high levels of alanine while having low levels of tyrosine and phenylalanine.

Dosage:-
Dosage listed is the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA), but be aware that this dosage is the minimum you need per day to ward off serious deficiency of this particular nutrient. In the therapeutic use of this nutrient, the dosage is usually increased considerably, but the toxicity level must be kept.
Most people do not fill with alanine, because it provided good food, and can be synthesized from pyruvic acid (formed by the breakdown of carbohydrates).

Toxicity and symptoms of high intake:-
Alanine has little side effects, but people with kidney or liver disease should not consume high intakes of amino acids without consulting a health professional.

When more may be required:-
People on very low protein diet, it would risk a failure.

Other interesting points:-
It is shown that alanine is present in prostate fluid, and it may play a role in the role of the prostate. In a study of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, it was found that 780 mg of alanine per day for two weeks and then 390 mg for the next two and a half months, along with equal amounts of glycine and glutamic acid reduced the symptoms.

Food sources of alanine:-
As with the other amino acids, excellent sources of alanine are meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products. Some protein-rich plant foods like avocado also supply alanine.