L-Valine
L-valine is an essential branched-chain amino acid that contributes to muscle growth and tissue repair. It can be used as a nutrient in food.
Found In
- Beverages and protein powder beverages
- Dietary supplements
- Energy drinks
- Infant formula
- Sports drinks
- Naturally occurring in eggs, fish, meat, milk and poultry
- Beverages and protein powder beverages
- Dietary supplements
- Energy drinks
- Infant formula
- Sports drinks
- Naturally occurring in eggs, fish, meat, milk and poultry
Also Known As
- DL-Valine
- 2-Amino-3-Methylbutanoic Acid
- DL-Valine
- 2-Amino-3-Methylbutanoic Acid
The Beverage Bottom Line
L-valine is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
L-valine is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS Self-Determined)
In 2005 and 2006, dietary reference intakes for L-valine were reviewed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
Safe for intended uses. Permitted for addition in dietetic foods.
Learn more →JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Safe for intended uses.
In 2007, WHO published a Technical Report on Protein and Amino Acid Requirements in Human Nutrition.
Learn more →Health Canada
Safe for intended uses. Permitted as a supplemental ingredient.
In 2005 and 2006, dietary reference intakes for L-valine were reviewed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025