Amino Acids are an essential part of
your health
Amino acids are the
building blocks for all life, also
the chemical basis for all protein.
Protein is one of
the biggest components of our
bodies. Our bodies use amino acids
to form the proteins which build
everything from muscles and bones,
skin and hair, to internal organs
and fluids. Besides building cells
and repairing tissue, they form
antibodies to combat invading
bacteria & viruses; they are part of
the enzyme & hormonal system; they
build nucleoproteins (RNA & DNA);
they carry oxygen throughout the
body and participate in muscle
activity.Types of amino acids
There are about 20 natural amino
acids. These can be divided into two
basic groups: essential and
non-essential. The
essential amino acids are those
which your body cannot produce. Your
body only gets these through your
diet. The nonessential amino acids
are just as important, but your
liver can manufacture them.
Why amino acid supplements are
important?
Amino Acids are like the fuel
that runs your engine. If you have
been feeling sluggish, it is most
likely because you are deficient in
amino acids. It is real easy to see
if this is the problem. Start taking
an amino acid supplement everyday.
If you aren't feeling more energetic
in a week or so, you have a
different problem. Chances are you
will notice a big difference in your
energy level.
Where we can find amino acid
supplements?
An essential amino acid
supplement can be found in health
food stores, or naturally from
protein rich sources such as
meat, fish, dairy products, and
vegetables such as legumes, peas,
and grains. Another great
amino acid supplement is in the form
of powder, which will help athletes
build muscle and gain lean muscle
weight.
Who needs it and what are some
symptoms of deficiency?
Those who could benefit from
amino acid supplementation are
vegetarians, people with allergies,
stress-related fatigue, or
hypoglycemia. Also just about anyone
who doesn't eat a regular balanced
diet. Probably you.
Trouble digesting food could be a
signal of a diminishment in the
production of digestive enzymes.
This could lead to poor nutrition
because one's body cannot digest
food at full capacity. In essence,
your body needs amino acids in order
to get amino acids from food.
Are there any side effects?
There are no side effects with
proper supplementation.
Amino Acid Reference Guide:
You usually can find
the supplements listed
here at Wal-Mart or
your local health food
store. You can also buy
them online.
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Dl-Phenylalanine :
Enhances immune system, lowers risk
of kidney stones, aids in
alleviating
hypoglycemia.
L-Arginine:
Increases sperm count, accelerates
wound healing, enhances sexual
performance in men, tones muscle
tissue.
Asparagine:
Promotes balance in the central
nervous system.
Aspartic Acid, Branched
Chain Amino Acids (Leucine,
Isoleucine, Valine):
Enhances immune system, increases
stamina and endurance, expels
harmful ammonia from the body.
Cysteine:
Helps prevent
baldness, alleviates
psoriasis, improves condition of
hair, skin and nails, promotes fat
burning and muscle building.
(Converts into cystine as needed.)
Cystine: Aids in
preventing side effects from
chemotherapy and radiation therapy,
reduces accumulation of age spots.
(Converts into cysteine as needed.)
Glutamic Acid:
Helps
improve brain function, aids in
metabolism of sugars and fats,
useful in treatment of children's
behavioral disorders, epilepsy, and
muscular dystrophy. (Converts into
glutamine as needed.)
L-Glutamine:
Helps
improve brain function,
alleviate
fatigue, aid in ulcer healing
time, build and maintain muscle,
elevate mood, reduce craving for
sugar and alcohol. (Converts to
glutamic acid in brain.)
Trimethylglycine:
Necessary for central nervous system
function, aids in healing, helps
treat stomach hyperacidity, prevent
seizures. (Can be converted into
serine in the body when needed.)
L-Histidine:
Helps alleviate rheumatoid
arthritis, alleviates
stress, aids in improving
libido.
L-Lysine:
Helps improve
concentration, enhances
fertility, aids in preventing
herpes simplex infection.
L-Methionine:
Aids in lowering cholesterol, helps
in treatment of schizophrenia and
Parkinson's disease, may protect
against tumors.
L-Ornithine:
Works as a muscle-building hormone,
increases potency of arginine.
Dl-Phenylalanine:
Acts as an
antidepressant, helps suppress
appetite, can function in some
forms as a natural painkiller.
Proline: Aids in
wound healing, helps increase
learning ability.
Phosphatidylserine:
Helps alleviate pain, can act as a
natural anti-psychotic.
Taurine:
Helps strengthen heart function, may
prevent macular degeneration, aids
in digestion of fats and absorption
of fat-soluble vitamins.
Threonine:
Necessary for utilization of protein
in diet, may provide symptomatic
improvement in some patients with
Lou Gehrig's disease, amytrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS).
L-Tryptophan :
Aids in reducing
anxiety, helps induce
sleep, may help in control of
alcoholism.
L-Tyrosine:
Improves sex drive, helps alleviate
stress, can act as an
appetite suppressant and
mood elevator.
Take individual amino acids for a
targeted situation. If you are just
feeling sluggish, take an Amino
Acid Complex
which will give you a full spectrum
of all the amino acids.
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