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• Re: amino acids Helping You 21:50:45 11/19/02 (1)
  • Re: amino acids (Archive in supplements.) Walt Stoll 08:09:49 11/20/02 (0)

In Reply to: amino acids posted by Help on November 19, 2002 at 12:04:45:

Amino acids form proteins in the body. There are 22 amino acids, and we can make 13 of them in our bodies (I believe that is correct). The rest of them must be obtained from our bodies. The problem is, many of us are actually deficient in protein. Either we aren't getting enough or we aren't absorbing it well. Eating too many sugars and refined foods also use up proteins in our bodies.

Certain amino acids, when taken as isolated supplements, can make up for a deficiency of that amino acid or can make up for a shortage of chemicals that are made out of the amino acid. For example, lets say you are depressed. Well, it is well documented that taking the amino acid tryptophan can raise serotonin levels in the brain, thereby alleviating depression. The amino acid phenylalanine has been shown to relieve pain syndromes. Taurine and Tyrosine have been shown to increase dopamine levels in the brain and can help with depression as well as energy levels. Tyrosine also helps thyroid function. Glutamine can help balance blood sugar and regenerate the intestinal tract. So, you see, taking these amino acids (on a short-term basis) can help improve many different types of conditions in the body. Remember though, amino acids act like drugs in the body. They can also have side-effects yet they are far safer than the drugs often used to treat these conditions. It is best to get tested for amino acid deficiency using the organix acid test. This way, the guess work is taken out. Certain symptoms can also be a way of figuring out what amino acids may be needed in the short run. This is best done with the help of a nutritionally-oriented physician.

Those that are manic-depressive, or have bi-polar should NOT use these amino acids without the express knowledge of a compitent phyisican. The brain chemistry's of these people are different and the amino acids can have affects not normally desired. I hope that helps

-HY

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• Re: amino acids (Archive in supplements.) Walt Stoll 08:09:49 11/20/02 (0)

In Reply to: Re: amino acids posted by Helping You on November 19, 2002 at 21:50:45:

Thanks, HY.

Namaste`

Walt