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Essential branched-chain amino acid supporting muscle metabolism and nitrogen balance
We rank L-Valine by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.
What it is
L-Valine is an essential branched-chain amino acid. An amino acid is a building block used by the body to make proteins, and "essential" means your body cannot produce it on its own, so you must get it from your diet or supplements.
Why it's used
It is primarily used to support muscle metabolism, which is the process of how your muscles use energy. It also helps maintain nitrogen balance, a state where the amount of nitrogen entering the body equals the amount leaving, which is important for keeping muscles healthy and preventing them from breaking down.
How it's made
To create the supplement, manufacturers typically use a process called fermentation. They feed specific bacteria sugars or other nutrients in large tanks, and the bacteria produce the amino acid as a byproduct. This liquid is then filtered and dried into a fine powder, which is then put into capsules or mixed into powders.
What it typically costs
This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the fermentation process required to produce it at scale is more complex than simple extraction, but there is enough global supply and competition among manufacturers to keep it from being an expensive luxury.
Dosage by purpose
Purpose
Typical studied dose
Evidence
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
6.4 grams per day
limited
improving liver frailty index and muscle mass in compensated cirrhotic patients
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Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.
Essential branched-chain amino acid supporting muscle metabolism and nitrogen balance
How does Suppio calculate the best-value L-Valine?
We rank L-Valine by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.
Are these prices verified?
Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.
How often are L-Valine prices updated?
Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.