Histidine
- What other names is Histidine known by?
- What is Histidine?
- How does Histidine work?
- Are there safety concerns?
- Dosing considerations for Histidine.
What other names is Histidine known by?
Alpha-amino-4-imidazole propanoic acid, Histidina, L-2-Amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl) propionic acid, L-Histidine, L-Histidine AKG, L-Histidine-Alpha Ketoglutaric Acid, L-Histidine HCl, Levo-Histidine.What is Histidine?
Histidine is an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein in our bodies. People use histidine as medicine.Possibly Ineffective for...
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Anemia associated with kidney failure or kidney dialysis.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Allergic diseases, ulcers, and other conditions.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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