
aspartic acid
L-Aspartic acid is an acidic, genetically coded, non-essential amino acid (meaning that the human body can produce it on its own with proper nutrition).
When referring to amino acids, the words essential and non-essential dont have their normal meanings. Essential amino acids are amino acids that the human body can not produce on its own and must gather from food sources. Non-essential amino acids are amino acids that the human body can produce on its own. Both kinds are required for human health.
[Aspartic acid] aids in the expulsion of harmful ammonia from the body. When ammonia enters the circulatory system it acts as a highly toxic substance which can be harmful to the central nervous system. Recent studies have shown that Aspartic Acid may increase resistance to fatigue and increase endurance.
courtesy of Austin Nutritional research
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three letter abbreviation: asp
one letter abbreviation: d
linear structure formula: HOOC-CH2-CH(NH2)-COOH
molecular formula: C4H7NO4
molecular weight: 133.10
isoelectric point (pH): 2.77 (acidic)
pKa values: 1.88, 3.65, 9.60
CAS Registry Number 56-84-8

See also: amino acids
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