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Sep 05,2008
Chemical Properties: Non-aromatic hydroxyl (Hydroxyl group)
Physical Properties: Polar (uncharged)
Serine differs from alanine in that one of the methylenic hydrogens is replaced by a hydroxyl group.
Serine is one of two hydroxyl amino acids. Both are commonly considered to by hydrophilic due to the hydrogen bonding capacity of the hydroxyl group.
Serine was first isolated in 1865 from sericin, a silk protein, and is a nonessential amino acid and can be synthesized in the body from glycine.
Serine is required for
Serine is required for the metabolism of fat, tissue growth and the immune system as it assists in the production of immunoglobulins and antibodies. Some derivatives (e.g. ethanolamine) are also important components of the phospholipids found in biological membranes.
It is a constituent of brain proteins and nerve coverings and is also important in the formation of cell membranes, involved in the metabolism of purines and pyrimidines, and muscle synthesis. It is also used in cosmetics as a skin moisturizer.
Toxicity and symptoms of high intake
Although toxicity has not been established it has been found that very elevated serine levels may cause immune suppression and psychological symptoms as in cerebral allergies.
Best used with
Its production requires adequate amounts of B3 (niacin), B-6, and Folic acid.
Food sources of serine
It is found in meats and dairy products, wheat gluten, peanuts as well as soy products.
L-SERINE is required for the metabolism of fat, tissue growth and the immune system as it assists in the production of immunoglobulins and antibodies. Some derivatives (e.g. ethanolamine) are also important components of the phospholipids found in biological membranes. It is a constituent of brain proteins and nerve coverings and is also important in the formation of cell membranes, involved in the metabolism of purines and pyrimidines, and muscle synthesis. It is also used in cosmetics as a skin moisturizer.
Directions: Take 1-3 capsules per day or as recommended by a health care professional. L-SERINE should be taken with vitamins and minerals. Tyson's MVM (Multivitamin) is highly recommended. Powder equivalent is 1/4th level teaspoon for each capsule.
Metabolism
- Non-essential
- Proteogenic
- Glycogenic
- Interconvertible with glycine
- High-protein diet increases the liver's synthesis of serine
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