L-Valine
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Branched-chain amino acid preventing muscle catabolism during endurance athletics.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved branched-chain amino acid (BCAA)
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS sports nutrition
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized
Commonly Found Foods
BCAA fitness drinksintra-workout powdersenergy chews
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Whey protein
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