Threonine Deficiency
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While deficiency of threonine is rare, it can happen, as this is an essential amino acid. The only groups of people who may experience deficiency are:
- People on low protein diets
People who are on low protein diets may become deficient not just in threonine but all of the amino acids (and especially the essential amino acids) if their protein intake is not sufficient. - Strict vegans and vegetarians
Some really strict vegans and vegetarians may become deficient not just in threonine but all of the amino acids (and especially the essential amino acids) if they are not combining their foods correctly to get the correct balance of protein and amino acids.
While deficiency of threonine is rare, it can happen, as this is an essential amino acid
Threonine Deficiency Symptoms
Symptoms of threonine deficiency include:
- Confusion
- Digestion difficulties
- Emotional agitation
- Fatty liver
- Irritability
- Mood problems
- Personality changes
- Unbalanced isoleucine levels
People with any of these symptoms should seek advice from their medical practitioner to determine if threonine supplementation is required.