Wizard of Vitamins

Alanine Vitamin

What is Alanine?

Alanine is a nonessential amino acid used by the body to build proteins.

Alanine in Diets

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

Alanine Medicinal Treatments

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (in combination with glycine and glutamic acid)

Known Consequences of Alanine Deficiency

Since alanine is synthesized in the body and is also provided by most foods that are sources of protein, deficiencies are unlikely to occur.

Alanine Recommended Dosages

Most people do not need to supplement with alanine; for those who do use this amino acid as a supplement, appropriate amounts should be determined with the consultation of a physician.

Alanine Side Effects

Alanine is free of side effects for the vast majority of people who take it; however, people with kidney or liver disease should not consume high intakes of amino acids without consulting a healthcare professional. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with alanine.