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Asparagine is a non-essential amino acid (which means that it is manufactured from other amino acids in the liver, it does not have to obtained directly through the diet) and is closely related to aspartic acid. It can be manufactured from this nutrient and was first isolated in 1932 from asparagus and is also widely available in plant protein, but a great volume of information is not available.
Asparagine is needed to maintain balance in the central nervous system; it prevents you from being either overly nervous or overly calm. It promotes the process by which one amino acid is transformed into another in the liver.
L-aspartic acid is also known as: Aminosuccinic acid, Asp, asparagic acid, asparaginic acid, Aspartate, COOHCH2CH(NH2)COOH, L-Aspartate.
Sources
This amino acid is found mostly in dairy products, beef, poultry and eggs.
Molecular Description
Asparagine, the beta-amido derivative of aspartic acid, is considered a non-essential amino acid. This amino acid plays an important role in the biosynthesis of glycoproteins and is also essential to the synthesis of a large number of other proteins. On a per-mole basis, asparagine is incorporated into proteins and enzymes at a rate of 4.4 percent with respect to the other amino acids.
Asparagine Deficiency
None known. However, low levels of asparagine may indicate poor metabolism or synthesis of aspartic acid, which can result in the inability to properly synthesize and excrete urea, which is the major waste product of excess dietary protein. The inability to excrete urea can result in buildup of nitrogen-containing toxic metabolites that can lead to confusion, headaches, depression, irritability, or, in extreme cases, psychosis.
Deficiencies of a non-essential amino acid will not occur if a well-balanced diet is consumed because the intake of proper foods will allow the body to produce exactly the amount of amino acid required to function optimally.
Cautions
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care provider before using this product. Keep out of reach of children.
Toxicity of asparagine is not reported.
MoonDragon's Health Information: Nutrition Basics - Amino Acids Index
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