Aspartic acid

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Aspartic acid, also called asparaginic acid, is one of the nonessential amino acids. "Nonessential" means that our bodies produce it even if we don't get this amino acid from the food we eat.

Aspartic acid helps every cell in the body work. It plays a role in:

• Hormone production and release
• Normal nervous system function

Plant sources of aspartic acid include:

• Legumes such as soybeans, garbanzo beans, and lentils
• Peanuts, almonds, walnuts, and flaxseeds

Animal sources include:

• Beef
• Eggs
• Salmon
• Shrimp

Asparaginic acid

Review Date: 02/08/2011
Reviewed By: Alison Evert, MS, RD, CDE, Nutritionist, University of Washington Medical Center Diabetes Care Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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