L-Histidine

Description: L-Histidine (L-(-)-Histidine) is a semi-essential amino acid (children should obtain it from food) needed in humans for growth and tissue repair, L-Histidine is important for maintenance of myelin sheaths that protect nerve cells and is metabolized to the neurotransmitter histamine. Histamines play many roles in immunity, gastric secretion, and sexual functions. L-Histidine is also required for blood cell manufacture and protects tissues against damage caused by radiation and heavy metals. Target: Mitochondrial Metabolism, Endogenous Metabolite. Smiles: N[C@@H](Cc1c[nH]cn1)C(O)=O. References: Bou Zeidan M, et al. L-histidine inhibits biofilm formation and FLO11-associated phenotypes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae flor yeasts. PLoS One. 2014 Nov 4,9(11):e112141.