Some Amino Acids & Their Effects...

Some Amino Acids & Their Effects... :sunny:

L-phenylalanine;
1. converted into tyrosine which is precursor to noradrenaline (NE) & d0pamine.
2. like all amino acids best taken on empty stomach since it competes with proteins to cross blood/brain barrier.
3. requires vitamins C & B-6 for the conversion to NE.
4. Dosage 500-1000mg. along with 1 gram C, 30-50mg. B-6
5. also simulates the release of cholecystokin, which is body's own appetite suppressant.
6. improves memory & mental alertness, anti-depressant.
7. Do-Not use if taking MAO, can cause rise in blood-pressure!

DL-phenylalanine
1. combination of synthetic (D) & natural (L) phenylalanine.
2. produces endorphins & stimulates their use, effective pain-killer, non-addictive, non-toxic.
3. claimed by some to be better than 0piate derivatives.
4. reverse-tolerance effect ( pain relief gets better ).
5. can be combined with other pain-killers with few bad interactions.
6. strong anti-depressant effect.

L-tyrosine
1. precursor to norepinephrine & d0pamine
2. non-essential amino-acid ( since PA is converted into it first )
3. has been studied as effective aid to c0caine withdrawl.

L-tryptophan
1. precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin along with B-6, niacin & magnesium.
2. prolongs slow-wave sleep, no effect or increases REMS.
3. has some hypnotic effects.
4. reduces pain sensitivity.
5. useful for some types of endogenous depression, aids in reducing anxiety & tension.
6. Major food sources; cottage cheese, milk, meat, Fish, turkey, bananas, peanuts, all protein-rich foods.
7. Dr. Paul Segall conducted some experiments with rats which showed that depriving the brain of tryptophan slowed the ageing process.

L-lysine
1. needed for growth, enzyme, hormone, anti-body production.
2. helps concentration.
3. treatment for some sterility problems.
4. treatment & prevention for herpes infections.
5. helps fatty acid to energy conversions.

L-arginine
1. used to increase sperm counts ( semen contains up to 80% arginine )
2. helps immune response & healing of wounds.
3. helps tone muscle tissue & helps stored fat metabolism.
4. used for weight-loss in combination with L-ornithine.

L-ornithine
1. can be used as slimming technique while you sleep ( GH is released by pituitary gland then )
2. growth hormone ( which acts as a fat metabolizer ) is stimulated to be released by ornithine & arginine.


L-glutamine
1. converted to glutamic acid, the brains emergency source of energy when glucose is in short supply.
2. precursor to the neuro-transmitter GABA.
3. neutralizes excess ammonia ( which can inhabit proper brain function )
4. improves intelligence.
5. helps control alcoholism
6. helps speed ulcer healing. alleviates fatigue, depression, impotence, schizophrenia, senility.

L-cysteine
1. antioxidant, protects cellular membranes from "free radical damage".
2. prevents alcohol, cigarette smoke damage to the brain.
3. stimulant to immune system, believed to be good for Anti-Ageing!!!
4. protects against x-ray & nuclear radiation.
5. WARNING; may affect Insulin effectiveness.

L-methionine
1. prevents damage of brain cells from toxic heavy metals.
2. important in producing neuro-transmitters & energy.
3. lowers blood level of histamine ( this may help some types of schizophrenia )
4. combined with choline & folic acid can prevent some types of tumors.
5. Deficiencies; hair loss, atherosclerosis, cholestorol deposits, edema poor urine processing.

L-glycine
1.treatment for low blood pH. treatment for hypoglycemia, treatment for poor pituitary functioning.
2. supplies creatine which is essential for muscle function ( effective against muscular dystrophy ).
3. stimulates glucagon which metabolizes into glucose.
4. antacid.

L-taurine
1. helps efficient conduction of electrical impulses along nerve pathways.
2. anti-convulsant ( esp in combo with glutamic & aspartic acids ).

L-Glutathione
1. tripeptide ammino acid made of cysteine, glutamic acid & glycine.
2. antioxidant, anti-tumor agent.
3. "Triple Threat" Anti-Ageing!!!
4. respiratory accelerator to the brain.
5. used in treatment of; allergies, cataracts, diabetes, hypoglycemia, arthritis.
6. protects against some harmful side-effects of cigarette smoke & alcohol.

L-carnatine
1. helps fat to energy conversion.
2. helps; hypoglycemia, reduces angina attacks, diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease.

All Information Has Been Compiled from Various Sources!!!
Info is NOT approved by the FDA!!!
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Also I would like to add an amino acid which has my interest piqued:

Arginine:

-Retards growth of tumors and cancer.
-Enhances immune function
-Increases size and activity of the thymus gland
-Aids in liver detoxification by neutralizing ammonia
-Sexual maturity may be delayed with deficiency
-Used in treating sterility in men by increasing sperm count
-Helpful in the healing/repair of skin and connective tissue
-Important in muscle metabolism
-Maintains proper nitrogen balance
-Aids in weight loss by increasing muscle mass
-.Involved with the regulation of many enzymes and hormones
-Stimulates pancreas to release insulin
-Is a component of the pituitary hormone vasopressin
-Helps in the release of growth hormone
-Aids in building new bone and collagen
-Can be good for arthritis

Arginine Deficiency signs: Angina, congestive heart failure, infertility, minor injuries, decreased athletic performance, gastitis, high blood pressure, impotence, slow wound healing. Stress uses up Arginine.

Best bet foods for Arginine: Carob, chocolate, coconut, dairy products, gelatin, meat, oats, nuts, raw cereals, peanuts, soybeans, walnuts, white flour, wheat, and wheat germ.