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| TRYPTOPHAN |
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| Used by the brain to produce the neurotransmitter Serotonin which results in a calming effect. Used in the treatment of insomnia, stress, anxiety and depression. Stimulates the release of growth hormone, which burns body fat and acts as an aid in weight control. Used in the treatment of migraines. | |
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| PHENYLALANINE |
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| Produces and maintains an elevated and positive mood, alertness and ambition. Enhances learning and memory, produces neurotransmitters which control impulse transmission between nerve cells. Is involved in dopamine transmission. Used in the treatment of certain types of depression. Suppresses appetite. | |
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| LYSINE |
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| Inhibits the growth of viruses. Used in the treatment of Herpes Simplex virus. Produces L-Carnitine which improves stress tolerance and fat metabolism and has an antifatigue effect. Promotes bone growth by helping to form collagen, the fibrous protein which makes up bone, cartilage and other connective tissues. | |
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| METHIONINE |
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| Lipotropic (preventing excessive fat buildup in the liver). Helps prevent premature hair loss. Interacts with other body substances to detoxify harmful compounds. Is included in nutritional supplementation as an antifatigue agent. | |
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| THERONINE |
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| Lipotropic (preventing fatty buildup in the liver). Glycogenic (energy storage source of glucose by the liver and muscles) essential to normal growth. Generally low in vegetarian diets. Builds up the immune system producing immunoglobulin and antibodies. Is an important constituent of collagen and elastin proteins. | |
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| VALINE |
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| Glycogen (energy storage source of glucose by the liver and the muscles) is metabolized in muscle. Should always be in well balanced proportion with L-leucine and L-Isoleucine. | |
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| LEUCINE |
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| Metabolized in muscle tissue. Promotes healing of skin and broken bones. Lowers elevated blood sugar levels. Should always be in well balanced proportion with L-Valine and Isoleucine. | |
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| ISOLEUCINE |
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| Primarily metabolized in muscle tissue. Essential to the formation of haemoglobin. Should always be in well balanced proportion with L-Leucine and L-Valine. | |
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| TYROSINE |
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| Plays an important role in the function of the adrenal, pituitary and thyroid glands. Generates red and white blood cells. Elevates mood. Is used in the treatment of anxiety, depression and insomnia. Produces Melanin, the skin and hair pigment. Produces Norepinephrine, an appetite inhibitory neurotransmitter that suppresses appetite. Stimulates the release of growth hormone which causes muscle growth and reduces body fat. | |
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| GLYCINE |
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| Of special value is a source of creatine which is essential for muscle function, breaking down of glycogen and freeing energy. Produces glycogen which mobilizes glycogens (a stored energy source of glucose) from the liver. Builds up the immune system, producing immunoglobulins and antibodies. Acts as a nitrogen pool for the synthesis of non-essential amino acid. Effective for hyperacidity, (Used in many gastric antacid agents). | |
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| SERINE |
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| Glycogenic (energy storage sources of glucose by the liver and muscles). Builds up the immune system, producing immunoglobulins and antibodies. | |
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| GLUTAMIC ACID |
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| Especially important in brain metabolism. Functions as a brain fuel, serving as an excitatory neurotransmitter. Transports potassium across the blood brain barrier. Combines to form L-Glutamine and in the process picks up ammonia radicals. This is the only method the brain has of detoxifying ammonia. Instrumental in the metabolism of other amino acids. Metabolizes sugars and fats. Increases the blood sugar level; used in the treatment of hypoglycemia. | |
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| ASPARTIC ACID |
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| Increases resistance to fatigue. Involved in the formation of RNA and DNA, the chemical base of heredity and carrier of genetic information. Salts of Aspartic acid increases stamina and endurance. Protects the liver and promotes normal cell function. Builds up the immune system producing immunoglobulin and antiglobulin. | |
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| TAURINE |
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| Found in high concentrations in the tissues of the heart, skeletal muscle and central nervous system. Used to treat some forms of epilepsy by controlling seizures. | |
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| CYSTINE |
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| Found to increase hair growth by as much as 100%, effective in preventing not only hangovers but also brain and liver damage from alcohol. Helps prevent damage from the ill effects of cigarette smoke. Detoxifies many harmful chemicals. Helpful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Promotes healing and immune system. | |
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| HISTIDINE |
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| Used in the treatment of allergic diseases. Also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Effective in the treatment of ulcers of the digestive organs. Important in the production of red and white blood cells; i.e. treatment of anemia. | |
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| PROLINE |
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| Extremely important for the proper functioning of joints and tendons, as well as (good) heart muscles. Glycogen (energy storage source of glucose by the liver and muscles) is a major constituent of collagen, the main fibrous protein found in bone, cartilage and other tissues. | |
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| ALANINE |
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| Used as body fuel by tissues of the brain, nervous system and muscles. Important in converting energy to stored energy in body's Krebs energy cycle. Glycogenic (energy storage source of glucose by the liver and muscles). Important Nitrogen quality for post -injury states. Builds up the immune system producing immunoglobulins and antibodies. Metabolizes sugars and organic acid. | |
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| ARGININE |
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| Indispensable for optimum growth. Stimulates the release of growth hormone, important to muscle metabolism; acts as a vehicle for transport, storage and excretion of nitrogen. Increases muscle mass while decreasing the amount of body fat. Plays an important role in post-injury problem such as weight changes, nitrogen balance and tissue healing. Increases collagen, the main supportive fibrous protein found in bone, cartilage and other connective tissues. Stimulates the immune system. Combats physical and mental fatigue. Increases spermatogenesis. Used in the treatment of hepatic (liver) disorders. Transforms to L-Ornithine and Urea. Promotes the detoxification of ammonia which is poisonous to living cells. | |
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