L-Alanine Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

L-Alanine, CAS# 56-41-7, an amino acid, used as nutrition supplements. L-Alanine is widely accepted as safe food amino acid nutrition supplement in many food products. L-Alanine is a amino acid manufactured through fermentation, available as white crystal powder.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported for this amino acid. L-alpha-alanine can increase blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Suggested Dosage

As L-Alanine is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of L-Alanine for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that L-Alanine could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use L-Alanine in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of L-Alanine for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. L-Alanine is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.