| > Supplement Index > Asparagine / L Asparagine > - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Asparagine General Information Asparagine help prevent nervous system from becoming overexcited, or overly-relaxed. It is a nonessential amino acid manufactured from other amino acids in the liver. Asparagine is a vital component in the metabolism of toxic ammonia in the body, and having the proper levels of Asparagine, stimulates the kidneys and liver so they can perform their functions. This amino acid is found mainly in meats. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Asparagine Uses & Scientific Evidence For Asparagine supplements are most often taken when illness effects the proper functioning metabolism and waste elimination functions. When those functions do not operate properly, the result is a buildup of nitrogen-containing toxic metabolites which can lead to confusion, headaches, depression, irritability, and in extreme cases, psychosis. L-asparaginase is an enzyme that helps convert Asparagine to aspartic acid. This is important because tumor cells need Asparagine to thrive and grow. Once the L-Asparaginase converts the Asparagine to aspartic acid though, the tumor cells will die. Healthy cells are not affected in this way. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Asparagine Dosage Information Amino acid supplements prefaced by the letter L, such as L-Asparagine, are more similar to the amino acids in the body than those that start with the letter D, with the exception of D-L phenylalanine, which treats chronic pain. Asparagine supplementation is not necessary unless illness has affected the metabolism and waste elimination function. If you need Asparagine supplements, it is advised that you do so under the care of your physician. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Asparagine Safety & Interaction Information Having low levels of Asparagine can be the result of an inadequate diet which can end up affecting waste elimination. There are no known side effects associated with long term use of Asparagine. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Asparagine Supplements and Products Below |