Alanine

Alanine is a type of Glucogenic Non-Essential Amino Acid. Best sources are found in pultry, beef, pork, fish, soy nuts and soy flour.

Adrenal System

 Alanine may be essential for the correct function of the Adrenal Glands.  Anecdotal Evidence 

Detoxification

 Alanine may reduce the severity of Hangovers especially when used in combination with Methionine - according to claims made in a patent covering this use of Alanine.  ^[1] 

Immune System

 Alanine may stimulate the Immune System and may improve the health of people with suppressed Immune Systems:  ^[2]

 Alanine may stimulate the production of Lymphocytes.  Anecdotal Evidence

Metabolism

 Alanine may help to prevent/treat Acidosis.  ^[3]

 Alanine may improve Athletic Performance.  ^[4]

 Alanine can be utilized in the production of Energy by converting to endogenous Glucose when insufficient amounts of Glucose is available, such as during exercise, Fasting or in the presence of Hypoglycemia.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Alanine is released from Muscle tissue during Exercise and converted to Glucose within the Liver:

 Alanine may improve Exercise - Aerobic performance.  ^[5]

 During Fasting the endogenous proteins present in muscles are broken down into Alanine for further usage in the manufacture of endogenous Glucose.