Information On Threonine

Information On Threonine
Threonine is another alcohol-containing amino acid that can not
be produced by metabolism and must be taken in the diet. This amino
acid plays an important role along with glycine and serine in porphyrin
metabolism. Excessive use of threonine can cause the formation of too
much urea and consequently ammonia toxicity in your body. To be used
effectively, threonine requires vitamin B6, magnesium, and niacin. Both
serine and glycine can be synthesized from this amino acid.

Threonine is an important part of many proteins in the body and is
necessary for the formation of tooth enamel and elastin and collagen
which both needed for healthy skin and wound healing.

Threonine is an important amino acid for the nervous system. There
are relatively high levels of threonine in the central nervous system.
It has been used as a supplement to help alleviate anxiety and some
cases of depression. The role of threonine in the functioning of the
nervous system is highlighted by the body's increased demand for this
amino acid during times of stress.

• Domanska-Janik-K. Protein serine/threonine kinases (PKA, PKC and
  CaMKII) involved in ischemic brain pathology. Acta-Neurobiol-Exp-Warsz.
  1996. 56 (2). pp 579-85.