Aspartic acid is a nonessential amino acid that helps build proteins, produce energy, and send signals in the nervous system. It's also used in some supplements and as a nutrient in hospitals.
How the body uses aspartic acid
Helps make other amino acids and nucleotides
Plays a role in energy production
Helps send chemical signals through the nervous system
Helps synthesize proteins, asparagine, arginine, and nucleotides
Helps develop nervous tissue and neurotransmission
