Facts
Why serine is good for you
Serine is a non-essential amino acid which is required for the metabolism of fat and tissue growth.
It is also required for the immune system where it assists in the production of antibodies and immunoglobulins (these are the substances that help our body fight disease and toxins).
Important serine facts
- The production of serine requires adequate amounts of vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and folic acid
Serine works best with
Health
Serine and health
None known.
Deficiency
Groups at risk of serine deficiency
None known.
Symptoms of serine deficiency
None known.
Food sources
Serine in food
| FOOD | AMOUNT | Serine (mg) |
|---|---|---|
Soybeans, dry roasted | 100g | 2294 |
Tuna, canned in oil | 1 can (171g) | 2033 |
Romano cheese | 100g | 1840 |
Snapper, cooked | 1 fillet (170g) | 1824 |
Halibut, cooked | 1/2 fillet (159g) | 1731 |
Gruyere cheese | 100g | 1719 |
Swiss cheese | 100g | 1640 |
King mackerel, cooked | 1/2 fillet (154g) | 1634 |
Egg, white, dried | 28g | 1566 |
Edam cheese | 100g | 1547 |
Chicken breast meat only, roasted | 1 cup (140g) | 1494 |
Round beef, 0% fat, cooked | 100g | 1423 |
Mozzarella cheese, part skim | 100g | 1415 |
Lean veal leg, cooked | 100g | 1367 |
Turkey light meat only, roasted | 100g | 1343 |
Turkey breast meat only, roasted | 100g | 1337 |
Turkey leg meat only, roasted | 100g | 1298 |
Pink salmon, cooked | 100g | 1293 |
Daily intake
Serine recommended daily intake (RDI)
| RDA | No information available |
|---|---|
| TOLERABLE UPPER LIMIT | No information available |
| TOXIC LEVELS | No information available |
Toxicity
Overdosage, toxicity and cautions for serine
Although toxicity has not been established it has been found that very elevated serine levels may cause immune suppression and psychological symptoms such as cerebral allergies.
Precautions
Precautions
Interactions
Interactions
References
References
- Osiecki H, Meeke F, Smith J, The Encyclopaedia of Clinical Nutrition – Volume 1: The Nervous System, BioConceps Publishing QLD 2004
Last reviewed and updated: 8 May 2024
