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| Amino Acid Complex Go Back What Are The Amino Acids? 1. Alanine will help the body convert glucose into energy and it will also help eliminate toxins from the liver. 2. Arginine is responsible for healthy liver, joints, skin and muscles. It also enhances male fertility and strengthens the immune system. 3. Aspartic acid will help support a robust metabolism and treat depression and fatigue. 4. Carnitine is an amino acid that is manufactured in the body. This unique amino acid helps to convert fatty acids into energy. 5. Carnosine is an amino acid that is manufactured naturally in the body. It is thought to have anti-aging properties and is starting to be explored by scientists. 6. Cysteine is a main component in the body's immune system. 7. Cystine helps with the formation of hair, skin, bones and connective tissue. 8. GABA is a non-essential amino acid that promotes normal brain function and helps to reduce stress. 9. Glutamic acid increases the firing of neurons in the brain and can be used to treat mental disorders. 10. Glutamine will help maintain a healthy nervous system and it can assist in removing toxins from the liver. It will also help build healthy muscles. 11. Glutathione peroxidase or GSH is the antioxidant found in the most abundance in your body. It will boost your immune system, protect your vision and help turn carbohydrates into energy. 12. Glycine will help to convert glucose into energy and help build healthy muscle tissue. 13. Histidine will help to develop healthy tissues in all parts of the body. 14. Isoleucine can help produce clotting at the sight of an injury and it can help repair muscle tissue and increase endurance. 15. Leucine helps to provide the body with energy and regulate blood sugar. 16. Lysine is a natural virus fighter. It can help keep herpes and cold sores at bay. 17. Methionine will help the body process and eliminate fat. 18. Ornithine is a non-essential amino acid. This acid will help reduce fat and build muscle. 19. Phenylalanine is responsible for a normal functioning central nervous system. 20. Proline helps produce collagen and cartilage. 21. Serine is important for the normal functioning of the brain and central nervous system. 22. Taurine helps to keep the heart and brain healthy. 23. Threonine is responsible for keeping the proper balance of protein in the body. 24. Tyrosine will help to regulate mood and it can stimulate the nervous system. 25. Valine will promote tissue growth and repair. It also will regulate blood sugars and provide the body with energy. Additionally tryptophan - tryptophan is a precursor for serotonin and melatonin. It is plentiful in chocolate, oats, bananas, dried dates, milk, cottage cheese, meat, fish, turkey and peanuts. lysine - Lysine deficiency can result in a deficiency in niacin (Vitamin B) and this can cause the disease pellagra. It is also beneficial in treating and preventing herpes. Lysine sources include green beans, lentils, soybean, spinach and amaranth. methionine - Methionine supplies sulphur and other compounds required by the body for normal metabolism and growth. It belongs to a group of compounds called lipotropics that help the liver process fats. It is found in fish, whole grains, and dairy. Valine: Valine is needed for muscle metabolism, tissue repair, and for the maintenance of proper nitrogen balance in the body. Valine is found in high concentration in the muscle tissue. It is also one of the three branched chain amino acids, which means that it can be used as an energy source by muscle tissue. It may be helpful in treating livere and gallbladder disorders, and it is good for correcting the type of severe amino acid deficiencies that can be caused by drug addiction. Dietary sources of valine include dairy products, grain, meat, mushrooms, peanuts, and soy proteins. Leucine: Leucine is a branched chain essential amino acid that stimulates muscle protein synthesis and may be the major fuel involved in anabolic (tissue building) reactions During times of starvation, stress, infection, or recovery from trauma, the body mobilizes leucine as a source for gluconeogenesis (the synthesis of blood sugar in the liver) to aid in the healing process. It has recently been suggested that leucine may have beneficial therapeutic effects on the prevention of protein wasting, as it occurs during starvation, semi-starvation, trauma, or recovery after surgery. Insulin deficiency is known to result in poor utilization of leucine; therefore, individuals who suffer from glucose intolerance may require higher levels of leucine intake. Leucine is found in cottage cheese, sesame seeds, peanuts, dry lentils, chicken, and fish. Isoleucine: Isoleucine is a branched chain amino acid that is important for blood sugar regulation, muscle development and repair, haemoglobin development, and energy regulation. Deficiencies of isoleucine result in possible dizziness, headaches, fatigue, depression, confusion and irritability. Isoleucine is found in eggs, fish, lentils, poultry, beef, seeds, soy, wheat, almonds and dairy. Threonine: Threonine is important for antibody production. It can be converted into glycine and serine. Deficiencies are rare but can result in skin disorders and weakness. Dietary sources of threonine include dairy, beef, poultry, eggs, beans, nuts, and seeds. Phenylalanine: Phenylalanine serves in the body as a precursor to the catecholamine family of hormones. These hormones include adrenaline and noradrenaline, which are activating substances in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Deficiencies are rare but can include slowed growth, lethargy, liver damage, weakness, oedema, and skin lesions. Food sources or phenylalanine are dairy, almonds, avocados, lima beans, peanuts, and seeds. Go Back |
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