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L-Valine is an amino acid which aids in muscular development and in the regular maintenance of the nervous system. It is one of three BCAAs, the other two being isoleucine and leucine. One fourth of overall protein intake in a standard diet is in the form of Branch Chain Amino Acids and the body uses them to support healing of damaged skin and muscles among other things. BCAAs actually make up one third of total protein found in muscles so it is impossible to discount their importance. L-Valine is important in keeping nitrogen balance in check and is also needed for the development of the muscles. It is considered an essential amino acid because the body cannot provide significant enough amounts on its own. It must be found through supplementation or other dietary means. L-Valine and other BCAAs are usually processed in the liver. They go through the metabolic process in the muscles and thus, they influence the way that muscles recover after intense exercise.