An amino acid that helps shuttle nitrogen and supports energy metabolism.
Alanine is a non-essential amino acid the body can make for itself. It plays a central role in moving nitrogen and carbon between muscle and the liver. Through the glucose-alanine cycle it helps the liver make glucose, which is important during fasting and exercise.
It is measured as part of a plasma amino acid profile. As one of the most abundant amino acids in blood, it gives a useful picture of overall protein and energy metabolism. Unusual levels can point to metabolic or liver-related patterns that are interpreted alongside the rest of the panel.
Aniva reads your result against research-backed ranges, not just the lab's wide normal. The reference shown below is specific to this biomarker.
| Group | Adult fasting plasma range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 160 to 530 µmol/L |
Amino acid ranges vary by laboratory and method. They are best read as part of the full plasma amino acid profile, not in isolation.
Recent protein intake, fasting state, and time of day affect the result. A fasting morning sample gives the most reliable reading.
Read as part of the full plasma amino acid profile.
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