The protein supplement L-norvaline could seriously damage your body, research says.
It is widely promoted in bodybuilding, but people should be aware of its potential for harm.
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“Protein requirements are higher in very active individuals and proteins are considered to improve and increase performance. The demand for amino acids in supplements has expanded but in addition to the normal protein-building amino acids other ‘non-protein’ amino acids are being taken,” said one of the researchers for “ndtv.com”.
L-norvaline makes our cells unhealthy and eventually kill them.
The findings were published in the Journal of Toxicology in Vitro.
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