Histidine: Functions

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

Histidine

  • Is a building block for structural and functional proteins in the body.
  • Is starting substance for the formation of non-essential amino acids.
  • Is a precursor in the biosynthesis of histamine.
  • Is a component of muscle fibers as 3-methylhistidine.
  • Provides a basic framework for the synthesis of glucose.