L-Threonine

About L-Threonine

L-threonine is classified as an essential amino acid. Humans do not synthesize L-threonine, so it must be obtained through the diet. The male adult’s daily requirement is 7 mg per kg of body weight. Most people will get sufficient L-threonine through the diet, but as threonine content in grains is low, vegetarians are more likely than others to have deficiencies and should consider supplementation.

Uses/Benefits

L-threonine is a key component of collagen, elastin and enamel proteins. It aids in proper fat metabolism in the liver; nutrients are more readily absorbed when threonine is present. L-threonine also helps the digestive and intestinal tracts function more smoothly. Experts believe that L-threonine enhances the immune system by aiding in the production of antibodies.

Manufacturing

L-threonine is manufactured by fermentation from carbohydrate sources. Ajinomoto uses vegetables as the raw material for the fermentation process. L-threonine is manufactured under strict cGMP conditions. No materials of animal origin are used in the production of L-threonine. L-threonine meets USP, EP and JP specifications and has a Drug Master File on record at the FDA.