Ingredient

Valine

Valine is an essential amino acid that helps provide nutrition.

All medicines
3
Combination
3
Prescription medication
3

MFDS ingredient code M095200

What does it do?

Valine is an essential amino acid that cannot be synthesized in the body and must be obtained through food or medication. It mainly participates in protein synthesis and energy metabolism and is used for nutritional supplementation. It is particularly included in medications administered to patients requiring nutritional support.

Valine is used as a material necessary for protein synthesis in the body and helps maintain and recover muscle tissue. It is also utilized as an energy source to support bodily functions. This helps in the recovery of patients with deteriorated nutritional status.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Valine is classified as a branched-chain amino acid along with leucine and isoleucine, and these amino acids play a crucial role in muscle metabolism. Unlike other amino acids, it is metabolized not in the liver but directly used in the muscles.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

Combined ingredients

Ingredients used together with this ingredient in combination products.

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.