Serine
Non-essential amino acid for cells and nerves.
What is Serine?
Serine is a non-essential amino acid the body produces from other compounds. It is used to build the phospholipids in cell membranes and the protective myelin around nerves, to make other amino acids and neurotransmitters, and in DNA and RNA synthesis.
Health benefits of Serine
- Helps build cell membranes and nerve coatings
- Used to make other amino acids like glycine and cysteine
- Supports neurotransmitter production and brain function
- Plays a role in DNA and RNA synthesis
Top food sources of Serine
See full rankingSoy, eggs, meat, fish, dairy, nuts and whole grains. Values shown per 100 g.
Egg, white, dried, powder, glucose reduced
6,078 mg
Egg, white, dried, flakes, glucose reduced
5,674 mg
Egg, white, dried
5,593 mg
Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, SUPRO
4,600 mg
Soy protein isolate
4,593 mg
Soy protein isolate, potassium type
4,593 mg
Soy protein isolate, potassium type, crude protein basis
4,593 mg
Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, ProPlus
4,500 mg
Egg, whole, dried, stabilized, glucose reduced
3,661 mg
Egg, whole, dried
3,523 mg
Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction
3,369 mg
Soy protein concentrate, produced by acid wash
3,369 mg
How much Serine do you need?
There is no Daily Value or specific intake target — the body makes serine, and protein foods provide it.
Serine deficiency
Dietary deficiency is not a concern because the body synthesizes serine; rare genetic disorders affect its production.
Nutrition data per 100 g from the USDA & FooDB databases. Daily Values follow the FDA 2016+ labeling standard for a 2,000-calorie diet. This guide is for general information and is not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does Serine do?
Serine is a non-essential amino acid the body produces from other compounds. It is used to build the phospholipids in cell membranes and the protective myelin around nerves, to make other amino acids and neurotransmitters, and in DNA and RNA synthesis.
How much Serine do I need per day?
There is no Daily Value or specific intake target — the body makes serine, and protein foods provide it.
Which foods are highest in Serine?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Egg, white, dried, powder, glucose reduced, Egg, white, dried, flakes, glucose reduced, Egg, white, dried, Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, SUPRO, Soy protein isolate.
What happens if I don't get enough Serine?
Dietary deficiency is not a concern because the body synthesizes serine; rare genetic disorders affect its production.