About valine amino acid
Essential branched-chain amino acid
Used for
- Nutritional supplementation when valine intake is inadequate
- Specialist-managed amino acid replacement in selected metabolic disorders
Usual adult dose
No standard oral supplement dose is established; dosing depends on nutritional needs and the condition being treated.
Usual dose in children
Specialist dosing depends on age, weight, nutritional needs, and blood amino acid levels.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
Important warnings
- Not suitable for unsupervised use in maple syrup urine disease
- Kidney or liver disease requires specialist assessment
- Excess intake can disturb amino acid balance
Pregnancy
Valine is a normal dietary nutrient; safety of additional supplementation during pregnancy is not well established.
Breastfeeding
Valine is a normal dietary nutrient; safety of additional supplementation during breastfeeding is not well established.
Interactions
- May reduce levodopa absorption or effectiveness
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.