Aspartic Acid

Aspartic Acid is a Non-Essential Acidic, Glucogenic Amino Acid.

Supplemental Aspartic Acid is not recommended by some experts due to its excitotoxin potential, however Aspartic Acid ingested via food is non-toxic due to dietary Aspartic Acid being absorbed less rapidly than free form Amino Acid supplements.  These health benefits occur only with non-excessive ingestion of Aspartic Acid.  It is believed that the toxic effects of Aspartic Acid do not occur when Aspartic Acid is ingested in its Mineral-bound forms (e.g. Magnesium Aspartate and Potassium Aspartate).

Cardiovascular System

 Aspartic Acid may facilitate the growth of Blood Vessels. 

 Aspartic Acid may facilitate the formation of Cardiac Muscle. 

Immune System

 Aspartic Acid (Magnesium Aspartate combined with Potassium Aspartate) may stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of Bone Marrow tissue.  ^[1]

 Aspartic Acid (Magnesium Aspartate combined with Potassium Aspartate) may stimulate the Immune System. 

 Aspartic Acid (Magnesium Aspartate combined with Potassium Aspartate) may stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of Spleen tissue.  ^[2]

 Aspartic Acid (Magnesium Aspartate combined with Potassium Aspartate) may increase the weight of the Thymus and may enhance the function of the Thymus.  ^[3]

Metabolism

 Aspartic Acid (Magnesium or Potassium Aspartate form) may improve Athletic Performance.  ^[4]

 Aspartic Acid is a source of Energy in the Brain.  ^[5]

 Aspartic Acid (Magnesium Aspartate and/or Potassium Aspartate forms) may alleviate Fatigue (by increasing Stamina and by alleviating Muscle Fatigue).  ^[6]

 Aspartic Acid may protect the Liver from the effects of some toxins.

 Aspartic Acid (consumed in the form of Magnesium Aspartate combined with Potassium Aspartate) increases Stamina in approximately 85% of people.  ^[7]

 Aspartic Acid may improve the function of the Thyroid Gland.

Musculoskeletal System

 Aspartic Acid may strengthen the Bones. 

 Aspartic Acid may strengthen the Teeth. 

Nervous System

 Aspartic Acid is a source of Energy in the Brain.  ^[8]

 Many Depression - Major patients are found to have low levels of Aspartic Acid (and supplemental Aspartic Acid may therefore be beneficial for Major Depression patients).  ^[9]

 Aspartic Acid stimulates the N-methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptors of the Brain (i.e. it functions as a stimulatory Neurotransmitter): 

 Caution:  excessive ingestion of supplemental Aspartic Acid is toxic to NMDA Receptors.