Threonine

New peer-reviewed paper by more than 20 protein experts calls for rethinking dietary protein guidance beyond "eat more protein": National Pork Board reports

A new paper by over 20 protein experts examines widely held propositions about dietary protein, concluding that some science is insufficient or not robust enough to support certain claims. Key findings include the importance of protein quality, individual essential amino acids, and nuance in high-protein intake during weight loss.

SourceNational Pork Board·JournalCritical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJun 8, 2026

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Correlating fruit fly and human data via machine learning and systems biology results in the identification of key metabolites that impact lifespan in both species

Researchers analyzed correlations between fruit fly and human data to identify key metabolites impacting lifespan. Threonine was found to extend lifespan in flies and show promise as a therapeutic target for aging interventions.

SourceBuck Institute for Research on Aging·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 29, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can predict postoperative delirium

Research at Massachusetts General Hospital has identified plasma biomarkers Tau-PT217 and Tau-PT181 as predictors of postoperative delirium. High preoperative concentrations of these biomarkers are associated with increased risk, suggesting a potential early warning sign for patients.

SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalAnnals of Surgery·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 7, 2022

Essential components of dietary restriction revealed

Researchers at Monash University have discovered that reducing two essential amino acids, threonine and tryptophan, can lead to increased calorie burn and improved health in young mice. A low-threonine diet also protected obese mice from developing type 2 diabetes.

SourceMonash University·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 9, 2020

Researchers look at lower-cost alternative protein source for pig diets

Researchers at the University of Illinois investigated threonine biomass as a lower-cost alternative to fish meal for pig diets. Threonine biomass was found to contain more crude protein and have higher protein digestibility compared to fish meal, making it a promising source of protein for pigs.

SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalJournal of Animal Science·DateJun 11, 2015

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Promoting poultry health through diet

University of Illinois researchers found that dietary fiber, particularly pectin, negatively impacted birds' ability to digest nutrients, while adequate threonine levels improved growth performance and intestinal morphology. Chicks fed high-threonine diets showed increased cytokine responses to coccidiosis infections.

SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalPoultry Science·DateFeb 25, 2013

The way to (kill) a bug's heart is through its stomach

A study at Michigan State University reveals a potential new way for plants to fend off pests through starvation. The research focuses on the enzyme threonine deaminase (TD2), which breaks down a key nutrient in caterpillars' stomachs, starving them.

SourceMichigan State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 29, 2011