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Nutrition » Aspartate [ Asp ]

AI Overview

Aspartic acid is a nonessential amino acid that helps build proteins, produce energy, and send signals in the nervous system. It's also used in some supplements and as a nutrient in hospitals. 
How the body uses aspartic acid 
  • Helps make other amino acids and nucleotides
  • Plays a role in energy production
  • Helps send chemical signals through the nervous system
  • Helps synthesize proteins, asparagine, arginine, and nucleotides
  • Helps develop nervous tissue and neurotransmission
Aspartate [ Asp ]

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