Carnosine Deficiency
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Carnosine deficiency normally does not occur in normally health people.
In general, carnosine deficiency can occur when a person has a genetic defect that prevents normal transport and synthesis of carnosine. In addition to this, certain people can be predisposed to a carnosine deficiency:
- People on low protein diets
People who are on low protein diets may become deficient not just in carnosine but all of the amino acids (and especially the essential amino acids) if their protein intake is not sufficient. - People who are malnutritioned or starving
People who are malnutritioned or starving are not not be eating enough foods to sustain health and will not be getting enough of not just carnoisne but also all the amino acids (and especially the essential amino acids).
In general, carnosine deficiency can occur when a person has a genetic defect that prevents normal transport and synthesis of carnosine
Carnosine Deficiency Symptoms
Symptoms of carnosine deficiency include:
- Decreased muscle tone
- Developmental delays (in infants and children)
- Mental retardation (in infants and children)
- Nervous tissue degradation
- Tremors
People with any of these symptoms should seek advice from their medical practitioner to determine if carnosine supplementation is required.