Alanine

Other names: Alanine, Alaninum

Alanine, also known as Alaninum, is an essential biogenic amino acid that is classified as a non-essential amino acid. These are essential to the body, but unlike essential amino acids, the body can make them on its own. Alanine is one of the most important amino acids used by the human body, which can synthesize it itself from sources such as pyruvate or various proteins.

Alanine is used in many manufacturing sectors and products. In the food industry, for example, it is used as a food additive to enhance the nutritional value of foods. Due to its properties, it is also used in industry in the production of cosmetics and medicines. In the cosmetics industry, alanine is often a component of moisturizers and other skin care products. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used in the manufacture of drugs and dietary supplements that aim to promote body protection, support immunity, regenerate the body or improve performance and endurance. Alanine is of special importance in the bodies of athletes, where it is used for protein synthesis and to promote muscle growth. In addition, it is also used in the production of bioplastics and in some areas of the biotechnology industry.