L-Asparagine
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Amino acid famed for neutralizing toxic acetaldehyde after alcohol consumption; active ingredient in hangover drinks.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved hangover relief and nitrogen shuttle
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS metabolic nutrient
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized under amino acid codex
Commonly Found Foods
Hangover recovery tonicsfatigue relief shotssports amino blends
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Soybean sprout extract✓ Asparagus spears
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