Monday, March 17, 2014

Valine food sources

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Valine is one of the nine essential amino acids that your body requires for healthy cell and organ functioning. As an essential amino acid, valine can only be obtained through food sources, as your body isn't capable of synthesizing the amino acid on its own. The World Health Organization recommends that you ingest 26 mg of valine for every kilogram of body weight. Identifying foods rich in valine will ensure that you are maintaining your recommended daily intake.

Soy and soy-derived products have particularly high concentrations of valine, as well as several other amino acids that contribute to their high protein content. 

Most beans contain more than 300 mg of valine in a 1/2 cup serving, though some varieties offer even higher numbers. Examples: Lentils, kidney beans, black beans, garbanzo beans.

Peanuts and peanut products are also rich in valine. 

Animal products, which are naturally high in protein, are also high in valine.

In general, poultry contains the highest concentration of valine, ranging from 2,500 to 5,000 mg of valine per pound of meat.

Beef and other red meats are also high in valine. A 3 oz. serving of beef provides 1,028 mg of valine. 

Tuna is also high in valine, delivering 1,117 mg in every 3 oz. portion.

Milk and dairy products like cheese obtain substantial portions of their total protein content from valine. 

Due to their comparatively low protein content, most fruits and vegetables and fruits are not significant sources of dietary valine. 

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Rich Food Sources of Valine

Animal origin: Valine sources from animal origin includes meat, poultry, fish, dairy foods like cheese etc

Plant origin: Valine plant sources include lentils, peanuts, soy, mushrooms,  sesame seeds and leafy greens.


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