Description
"Proline" is a conditionally essential amino acid crucial for collagen formation and tissue strength. Structural repair relies on its presence in joints, skin, and connective tissues. Collagen synthesis relies on proline’s role in maintaining elasticity and reducing degeneration. In cardiovascular function, it supports arterial flexibility and vascular stability. Healing processes improve with proline’s contribution to cellular regeneration and wound recovery. Proline plays an integral role in maintaining structural integrity and metabolic processes.
Functions in the Body
Category
Deficiency Symptoms
Proline deficiency can lead to issues such as tinnitus (ear ringing), joint swelling, tendon inflammation, heart problems, skin issues, and food allergies due to its role in collagen formation.
Proline
Warnings
Proline should be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding, especially in those with collagen-related disorders or individuals undergoing wound healing.
Food Sources
Foods rich in proline include nutritional yeast, peppers, strawberries, broccoli, oranges, lemons, limes, asparagus, mushrooms, and cabbage, as well as protein-rich foods that provide the necessary amino acids for its production.
Time Frame
Proline can be consumed anytime, either through direct food sources or in the context of a balanced diet that supports connective tissue health.
Depleted By
There are no specific factors that directly deplete proline in the body.