Aspartate: Functions

The following are the effects of aspartate on humans that are considered certain based on relevant literature. Aspartate

  • Is a building block for structural and functional proteins in the body.
  • Is starting substance for the formation of non-essential amino acids.
  • Acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain.
  • Is an energy substrate for the cells of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Provides a basic framework for the synthesis of glucose.