L-Threonine is an essential amino acid that plays critical roles in protein synthesis, immune function, and intestinal mucosal integrity. It is the third limiting amino acid in swine diets and the second limiting amino acid in many poultry formulations.
In the food industry, L-Threonine is used for nutritional fortification and in amino acid-based supplement formulations. It is produced on an industrial scale through microbial fermentation using Escherichia coli or Corynebacterium glutamicum strains. L-Threonine's importance in gut health and mucin production has driven increasing interest in its use for clinical nutrition and functional food applications.
