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Herbs, Vitamins & Supplements- Amino Acids
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Taurine
Taurine Other name(s): 2-aminoethane-sulphonic acid General Description Taurine is a conditionally essential amino acid present in high amounts in meat and fish. Normally, an adequate amount of taurine is synthesized in the human body from cysteine and hypotaurine. Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Taurine is thought to be beneficial in congestive heart disease, although the exact mechanism of action is...
Tryptophan
Tryptophan Other name(s): a-amino-b-[3-indollyl]-propionic acid Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Tryptophan may induce sleep and has been used to treat insomnia. It is said to be a natural antidepressant and stress reducer. It may help treat hyperactivity in children and mania in people with bipolar disorder. Tryptophan also decreases the appetite. Recommended intake The FDA has prohibited sales of try...
Tyrosine
Tyrosine Other name(s): a-amino-b-[p-hydroxyphenyl]-propionic acid Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Tyrosine has been said to improve mood and be useful in treating depression, anxiety, narcolepsy (a sleep disorder), and insomnia. Tyrosine reportedly can help suppress appetite, reduce body fat, and stimulate the release of human growth hormone (HGH). It has also been used to treat some allergies. Recom...
Histidine
Histidine Other Name(s): a-amino-b-[4-imidazole]-propionic acid Claims Histidine is reported to help treat allergies, ulcers, rheumatoid arthritis, and anemia. It is also considered beneficial in improving sexual function and protecting against damage caused by ionizing radiation (from X-rays, for example). Recommended intake Amino acids (AAs) are available as individual AAs or in proprietary AA combinations, as well as part of multivitamin formulas, proteins, and food supplements. The forms include tab...
Phenylalanine
Phenylalanine Other name(s): a-amino-b-phenyl-propionic acid Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Phenylalanine may help improve memory and learning ability, enhance mood and alertness, and help treat some types of depression. It has been used to help treat schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease. Phenylalanine tends to decrease appetite and has been used in treating obesity. It has been purported to improve...
Isoleucine
Isoleucine Other name(s): a-amino-b-methyl-n-valeric acid Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Isoleucine may play a critical role in hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying pigment inside red blood cells) production. It may regulate blood sugar level, increase energy and endurance, and help speed healing of injured muscle tissue. Use of isoleucine has also been credited for increases in muscle development and lea...
Leucine
Leucine Other name(s): a-amino-isocaproic acid Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Leucine may improve healing of skin and bones, increase muscle development and lean body mass, increase production of human growth hormone (HGH), and help control blood sugar. Recommended intake Amino acids (AAs) are available as individual AAs or in proprietary AA combinations, as well as part of multi-vitamin formulas, pr...
Methionine
Methionine Other name(s): a-amino-g-methylthiol-n-butyric acid Overview Methionine is an amino acid which is required in protein synthesis as well as synthesis of a number of additional physiologic compounds. Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Methionine is an antioxidant and is thought to help protect the body from damage caused by ionizing radiation, detoxify harmful substances in the body (particularl...
Lysine
Lysine Other name(s): a,e-diamino-n-caproic acid General Information Lysine is an essential amino acid necessary for the synthesis of protein as well as the metabolism of carbohydrates and fatty acids. Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Lysine has been said to slow or stop the growth of viruses and may protect against sexual transmission of herpes virus. It may prevent the recurrence of herpes lesions (c...
Serine
Serine Other name(s): a-amino-b-hydroxy-propionic acid General Description Phosphatidylserine is a fat-soluble phospholipid that occurs endogenously in humans. It is the most abundant phospholipid in the human brain and is important in many neuronal membrane functions. Most of the body's phosphatidylserine comes of dietary sources. Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Serine is a natural moisturizing agent...
Cysteine
Cysteine Other name(s): a-amino-b-thiolpropionic acid Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Cysteine may be beneficial in treating arthritis ( L -cysteine), hardening of the arteries, and lung diseases such as bronchitis, emphysema, and tuberculosis. It may help protect the lungs from cigarette smoke. Cysteine is believed to help protect the liver from alcohol, prevent hangovers, and prevent damage to brain...
Cystine
Cystine Other name(s): di-[a-amino-propionic]-b-disulphide Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Cystine is believed to help speed post-operative recovery and to stimulate the immune system. It may also be useful in treating bronchitis. Recommended intake Amino acids (AAs) are available as individual AAs or in proprietary AA combinations, as well as part of multi-vitamin formulas, proteins, and food supplem...
Glutamic Acid
Glutamic Acid Other name(s): a-aminoglutaric acid Reported uses Glutamic acid is often used in the treatment of hypochlorhydria and achlorhydria. Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Glutamic acid is believed to play a role in the treatment of personality and childhood behavioral disorders, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, and mental retardation. Glutamic acid has sometimes been used in cases of hypoglycemia,...
Glycine
Glycine Other name(s): aminoacetic acid Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. There is conflicting evidence that taking glycine orally in addition to conventional treatment seems to reduce negative symptoms of schizophrenia in patients who are resistant to monotherapy with conventional antipsychotics. Applying a cream containing glycine, l-cysteine, and dl-threonine seems to reduce pain and slightly improve...
Aspartic Acid
Aspartic Acid Other name(s): aminosuccinic acid Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Some athletes claim aspartic acid improves stamina. Aspartic acid may also help improve the function of the immune system, and may play a role in protecting against toxins, and neural and brain disorders. Aspartic acid reportedly helps treat chronic fatigue. Recommended intake Amino acids (AAs) are available as individual ...
Citrulline
Citrulline Other name(s): a-amino-d-ureido-n-valeric acid Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Besides removing ammonia from the body, citrulline is believed to stimulate the immune system and increase energy levels. However, preliminary clinical research has indicated that citrulline does not improve exercise performance. Recommended intake Amino acids (AAs) are available as individual AAs or in proprieta...
Arginine
Arginine Other name(s): a-amino-d-guanidino-n-valeric acid Unsubstantiated claims Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Arginine is claimed to improve fertility in men by increasing sperm count. It may also help stimulate the output of human growth hormone (HGH) and increase collagen in connective tissue. Arginine may be helpful in reducing fatigue, improving wound healing, increasing muscle mass, and treating diabetes and liver ...
Valine
Valine Other name(s): a-amino-isovaleric acid Unsubstantiated claims: Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Valine may help treat malnutrition associated with drug addiction. Recommended intake: Amino acids (AAs) are available as individual AAs or in proprietary AA combinations, as well as part of multi-vitamin formulas, proteins and food supplements. The forms include tablets, fluids and powders. However, adequate protein in the...
Alanine
Alanine Other name(s): a-alanine, a-amino-propionic acid, b-alanine, b-amino-propionic acid Unsubstantiated claims Alanine may be beneficial in treating diabetes because it aids glucose metabolism and helps prevent hypoglycemia (a deficiency of sugar in the blood). Recommended intake Amino acids (AAs) are available as individual AAs or in proprietary AA combinations, as well as part of multivitamin formulas, proteins, and food supplements. The forms include tablets, fluids, and powders. Adequate protein...
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