AMINO ACIDS are nitrogen-containing
acids that constitute the building-blocks from which plant
and animal tissue are made. 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.
When protein is broken down
by digestion the result is 22 known amino acids. Eight are
essential (cannot be manufactured by the body), the rest
are non-essential (can be manufactured by the body with
proper nutrition). They are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream
and thus beneficial reactions can be gauged almost immediately.
For people living busy lifestyles
and/or those who exist on an inadequate diet, natural AMINO
ACID supplements are most beneficial.
AMINO ACID
FUNCTION
Lysine
is an essential amino acid for
growth, antibodies, enzymes and tissue repair.
Histidine
an essential amino acid for children,
it is important for the growth and repair of tissue.
Arginine
is an essential amino acid which
helps to promote growth in cells, growth and development,
weight loss, improving the immune system and is involved
in the production of normal sperm levels in adult
males.
Aspartic Acid
conversion of carbohydrates, glucose
etc. and increase in stamina.
Threonine
is an essential amino acid which
aids digestion, reduces fat in the liver and helps
the absorption of nutrients.
Serine
is known to be an essential nutrient
of the brain and is a moistening agent in cosmetics.
Glutamic Acid
for the utilisation of fats and
sugars.
Proline
helps to promote healing and reduce
soft tissue strains; it also promotes muscular energy
and is beneficial to sagging associated with aging.
Alanine
helps to lower cholesterol and
also aids in the regulation of blood sugar levels.
Valnine
an essential amino acid which is
used for muscle co-ordination, positive mental vigor
and can even help to calm emotions.
Methionine
an essential amino acid which helps
the liver to burn fat; methionine also helps to promote
the growth of skin, hair and nails and is also a detoxifying
agent.
IsoLeucine
for building muscle tissue, maintaining
mental health and a strong detoxification agent.
Leucine
helps in the prevention of muscle
breakdown, assists in tissue rebuilding and repair.
Tyrosine
for helping mental alertness and
the regulation of blood pressure and stress.
Phenylalanine
an essential amino acid which helps
to stimulate the nervous system of the brain, increases
mental alertness and memory functions.
Cystine
helps to stimulate the immune system;
it is the amino acid used by beauticians in anti-wrinkling
creams and lotions; it is also great for body builders.
Tryptophan
an essential amino acid which helps
to calm the nervous system.
