An essential branched-chain amino acid for muscle and energy.
Valine is an essential amino acid and one of the three branched-chain amino acids, alongside leucine and isoleucine. It comes from protein in food and supports muscle protein, energy and tissue repair.
Plasma valine is part of a full amino acid profile and reflects protein intake and branched-chain amino acid handling. Low levels can reflect poor intake, while high levels feature in inherited conditions such as maple syrup urine disease. It is most useful read with leucine and isoleucine.
Aniva reads your result against research-backed ranges, not just the lab's wide normal. The reference shown below is specific to this biomarker.
Adult fasting plasma, guidance only:
| Analyte | Typical adult range (µmol/L) |
|---|---|
| Valine | 138 to 300 |
Ranges vary by laboratory and assay and are read as part of the full amino acid profile.
Results are affected by recent diet, recent protein intake, fasting state and the time of day the sample is taken.
Read as part of the full plasma amino acid profile.
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