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Valine is a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA). Other branched chain amino acids are isoleucine and leucine. The main functions of all three are to stimulate protein synthesis and decrease protein breakdown. Leucine metabolizes fats, valine metabolizes  carboydrates, and isoleucine metabolizes both fats and carboydrates.

 What Does in the Body?

Valine has been found useful in treatments involving muscle, mental, and emotional upsets, and for insomnia and nervousness.

Valine may help treat malnutrition associated with drug addiction. Valine is also helpful in synthesis of glucose in liver.

The BCAAs valine and leucine play an important role in stress, energy and muscle metabolism.

Where is it Found?

Food sources of valine are, Avocado, cheese, fish, cereal, meat, eggs mushrooms, meats, and vegetables.

Symptoms of Deficiency/Side Effects

Valine deficiency results in negative hydrogen balance in the body, deterioration of muscle function and mental health, insomnia, and skin hypersensitivity.