Alanine
Scientific names: 2-aminopropanoic acid
Alternate names: 2-aminopropionic Acid, Acide Alpha-aminopropionique, Acide Aminé Alanine, Acide Aminé Non Essentiel, Ala, Alanine Amino Acid, Alfa-alanina, Alpha-Alanine, Alpha-aminopropionic Acid, D-alanine, D-alpha-alanine, DL-alanine, L-alanine, L-alpha-alanine, L-alpha-aminopropionic Acid, Non-essential Amino Acid
Background
Alanine (typically as L-alpha-alanine or D-alpha-alanine) is a non-essential amino acid. Non-essential amino acids can be made by the body.
Amino acids like alanine are the building blocks of proteins. Because alanine can be made by the body, it doesn't need to be consumed in food. Alanine can affect blood sugar levels.
People use alanine for dehydration from diarrhea, enlarged prostate, schizophrenia, stress, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse alanine with the similarly named beta-alanine. These are not the same.
Amino acids like alanine are the building blocks of proteins. Because alanine can be made by the body, it doesn't need to be consumed in food. Alanine can affect blood sugar levels.
People use alanine for dehydration from diarrhea, enlarged prostate, schizophrenia, stress, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse alanine with the similarly named beta-alanine. These are not the same.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Alanine is commonly consumed in foods. Alanine is possibly safe when used as medicine for up to 3 months.
Children: Alanine is possibly safe when taken by mouth as part of a rehydration drink for up to 48 hours.
Diabetes: L-alpha-alanine can increase blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This can be helpful if blood sugar levels are too low, but it can be harmful if blood sugar levels are normal or too high. Monitor your blood sugar carefully if you have diabetes and use alanine.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Alanine is commonly consumed in foods. There isn't enough reliable information to know if alanine is safe to use in larger amounts as medicine when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.Children: Alanine is possibly safe when taken by mouth as part of a rehydration drink for up to 48 hours.
Diabetes: L-alpha-alanine can increase blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This can be helpful if blood sugar levels are too low, but it can be harmful if blood sugar levels are normal or too high. Monitor your blood sugar carefully if you have diabetes and use alanine.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using alanine for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of alanine might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Alanine interacts with any medicines. Before taking Alanine, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Products
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Per serve (Berry Burst):
- L-alanine
- Rubus idaeus
- Medicago sativa
- Brassica oleracea var. acephala (sprout) powder (Broccoli)
- Buckwheat lettuce
- Chlorella vulgaris powder
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina)
- Brassica oleracea (leaf) powder (Kale)
- Spinacia oleracea
- Petroselinum crispum
- Malus (Apple)
- Ananas comosus (Pineapple)
- Pyrus communis (Pear)
- Citrus limon (Lemon)
- Citrus aurantiifolia (Lime)
- Euterpe oleracea (berry) ext. (Acai)
- Urtica dioica
- Mentha x piperita
- Camellia sinensis
- Apium graveolens
- Cucumis sativus
- Magnesium citrate
- Potassium citrate
- L-glutamine
- Calcium citrate
- Natural flavours
- Taraxacum officinale (leaf) ext. dry
- Eleutherococcus senticosus ext. dry
- Curcuma longa ext. dry
- Withania somnifera ext. dry
- Camellia sinensis ext. dry
- Rosmarinus officinalis ext. dry
- Aloe barbadensis ext. dry
- Gardenia jasminoides ext. dry
- Piper nigrum ext. dry
- Magnesium gluconate
- Apple pectin
- Xanthan gum
- L-histidine
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Bifidobacterium lactis
- Bifidobacterium bifidum
- Bifidobacterium longum
- Potassium ascorbate (Vitamin C)
- Citric acid anhydrous
- Zinc gluconate
- Ferrous fumarate (Iron)
- Manganese citrate
- Selenomethionine (Selenium)
- Vitamin D
- Chromium picolinate
- Acacia sp. (fibre)
200 g Berry Burst
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Per 30 g (Choc-Mint):
1 kg Choc-Mint
RRP: $69.95$57.71Save: 17%
Per serve (Chocolate):
- Egg albumen powder
- Natural flavours
- Stevia rebaubiana
- Theobroma cacao
900 g Chocolate
RRP: $74.94$61.83Save: 17%
Per 30 g (Choc Hazelnut):
RRP: $49.95$41.21Save: 17%
Per serve (Vanilla Bean):
1 kg Vanilla Bean
RRP: $85.95$70.91Save: 17%
Per serve:
- Whey protein concentrate
- Whey protein isolate
- Soy lecithin
- Cocoa powder
- Medium Chain Triglycerides
- Calcium phosphate dibasic
- Flavour
- Magnesium citrate
- Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar gum)
- Calcium citrate
- Zinc gluconate
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
- Beta-carotene (Carotenoids)
- Chromium chloride
- Ferrous fumarate (Iron)
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E)
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
- Sodium selenite (Selenium)
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1)
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
- Biotin
- Potassium iodide (Iodine)
- Sodium molybdate (Molybdenum)
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
- Copper sulphate
- Manganese citrate
- Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
- Folic acid
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
RRP: $64.96$58.47Save: 10%
Per 33 g (Banana Ice-Cream):
RRP: $79.99$70.39Save: 12%
Per 48 g:
- Whey protein concentrate
- Whey protein isolate
- Flavour
- Medium Chain Triglycerides
- Calcium phosphate dibasic
- Magnesium citrate
- Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar gum)
- Calcium citrate
- Zinc gluconate
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
- Beta-carotene (Carotenoids)
- Chromium chloride
- Ferrous fumarate (Iron)
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E)
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
- Copper sulphate
- Magnesium citrate
- Cholecalciferol
- Folic acid
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
- Sodium selenite (Selenium)
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1)
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
- Biotin
- Potassium iodide (Iodine)
- Sodium molybdate (Molybdenum)
- Soy lecithin
- Stevia rebaubiana
RRP: $64.96$58.47Save: 10%
Per 30 g (Vanilla Cream):
RRP: $59.99$50.39Save: 16%
1 kg Chocolate
RRP: $79.95$67.96Save: 15%
Per 30 g (Chocolate):
RRP: $47.95$39.56Save: 17%
Per 30 g (Choc Hazelnut):
- Golden pea protein
- Marine collagen peptides
- Natural flavours
- Stevia rebaubiana (leaf) ext.
- Hippophae rhamnoides juice
- Siraitia grosvenorii (Monk fruit)
- Cocoa powder
- Ananas comosus (Bromelain)
RRP: $49.95$34.97Save: 30%
Per serve (Chocolate):
500 g Chocolate
RRP: $36.95$30.48Save: 18%
Per 35 g:
- Oryza sativa protein (sprout) bio-fermented (Brown rice)
- Golden pea protein (sprout) bio-fermented
- Coconut protein
- Pumpkin seed protein
- Natural flavours
- Apple pectin
- Inulin (Dietary fibre)
- Cocoa powder 1.05 g
- L-glutamine
- Sunflower seed extract
- MCT powder
- Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar gum)
- Arctic sea algae
- Sea Salt
- L-leucine
- L-isoleucine
- L-valine
- Protease
- Amylase enzyme
- Lipase
- Cellulase
- Lactase
- Bacillus coagulans (GBI-30) (GanedenBC30®) 1 billion CFU
- Cinnamomum spp.
- Acacia sp. (fibre)
- Stevia rebaubiana
RRP: $52.95$43.96Save: 17%
Per 35 g:
- Oryza sativa protein (sprout) bio-fermented (Brown rice)
- Golden pea protein (sprout) bio-fermented
- Coconut protein
- Pumpkin seed protein
- Natural flavours
- Apple pectin
- Inulin (Dietary fibre)
- MCT powder
- L-glutamine
- Sunflower seed extract
- Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar gum)
- Arctic sea algae
- Sea Salt
- L-leucine
- L-isoleucine
- L-valine
- Protease
- Amylase enzyme
- Lipase
- Cellulase
- Lactase
- Lucuma
- Vanilla planifolia (bean) 70 mg
- Bacillus coagulans (GBI-30) (GanedenBC30®) 1 billion CFU
- Cinnamomum spp.
- Acacia sp. (gum)
- Stevia rebaubiana
RRP: $52.95$43.96Save: 17%
Per 35 g:
- Oryza sativa protein (sprout) bio-fermented (Brown rice)
- Golden pea protein (sprout) bio-fermented
- Coconut protein
- Pumpkin seed protein
- Apple pectin
- Inulin (Dietary fibre)
- L-glutamine
- MCT powder
- Lucuma 700 mg
- Sunflower seed extract
- Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar gum)
- Arctic sea algae
- Sea Salt
- L-leucine
- L-isoleucine
- L-valine
- Protease
- Amylase enzyme
- Lipase
- Cellulase
- Lactase
- Pink Himalayan crystal salt 175 mg
- Bacillus coagulans (GBI-30) (GanedenBC30®) 1 billion CFU
- Cinnamomum spp.
- Acacia sp. (gum)
- Stevia rebaubiana
RRP: $52.95$43.96Save: 17%
Per 30 g (Cacao):
- Pea protein isolate 25.2 g
- Dunaliella salina equiv. beta-carotene 390 µg
- Aloe barbadensis 1 g
- Malpighia glabra equiv. vitamin C 50 mg
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate 2.5 mg
- Natural chocolate flavour
- Stevia rebaubiana
- Thaumatin
- Luo Han Guo (fruit) ext. (Monk fruit)
RRP: $50.20$32.64Save: 35%
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