Threonine
Recipes
5 recipes containing this substance
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Vegetable Chilli
A fibre-rich bean and vegetable chilli with warming spices and slow carbohydrates for steady energy and satiety.
Chocolate Quinoa Crisp Clusters
A delicious cereal-to-snack hybrid with satisfying crunch, steady energy, and a low glycemic profile. Perfect for breakfast or anytime snacking.
Mitochondrial Power Bowl
A nitrate-rich, polyphenol-dense bowl combining leafy greens, beets, berries, nuts, and early harvest olive oil
Rocket Lentil Avocado Midday Salad (Gut-Supporting)
Polyphenol-rich midday salad with quinoa or lentils, vegetables, avocado, and early harvest olive oil
Savoury Greens & Egg Breakfast Skillet
A warm savoury breakfast skillet with eggs, greens, and slow carbohydrates for steady morning energy.
Foods
5 foods containing this substance
Black Beans
Legume with polyphenols and protein; optimal soaking conditions detailed
Chickpeas
Legume providing protein, fiber, folate, magnesium, and B6
Quinoa
Pseudograin with magnesium, iron, and balanced plant protein
Tempeh
Fermented soy providing probiotics and enhanced nutrient bioavailability
Tofu
Soy-based protein source with isoflavones and choline
Biological Mechanisms and Implications
References
- Threonine supports protein synthesis and gut mucin production, indirectly supporting gut barrier integrity
- Mucin production is important for maintaining the gut barrier's protective layer and preventing LPS translocation