ALANINE
(Non-Essential)
Incredible source of energy for our muscles.
Primary amino acid involved in sugar metabolism.
Boosts our immune system by producing antibodies.
Large part of connective tissue.
Alanine Deficiency Symptoms
Hypoglycemia
Fatigue
Viral infections
Elevated insulin and glucagon levels
Muscle break down
ARGININE
(Conditionally-Essential)
Essential for normal immune system activity
Necessary for wound healing
Assists with regeneration of damaged liver
Necessary for production and release of growth hormone
Increases release of insulin and glucagon
Arginine is the most potent amino acid in releasing insulin
Assists in healing through collagen synthesis
Precursor to GABA, an important inhibitory neurotransmitter
Decreases tumors
Necessary for spermatogenesis
Arginine Deficiency Symptoms
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Candida
Low Libido
Caution:
Arginine can accelerate viral growth, and should be balance with Lysine (which decreases viral growth), particularly in anyone with a history of any strain of the Herpes virus – such as Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), Cytomegalovirus (CMV) or Human Herpes Virus VI (HHV6), Herpes Simplex I or II.
ASPARTIC ACID
(Non-Essential)
Increases stamina.
Helps protect the liver by aiding the removal of ammonia.
Involved in DNA and RNA metabolism.
Involved in immune system function by enhancing immunoglobulin production and formation of antibodies.
Aspartic Acid Deficiency Symptoms
Calcium and magnesium deficiencies (determined by nutrient analysis)
ASPARAGINE
(Non-Essential)
Aids in removing ammonia from the body.
Decreases fatigue.
Involved in DNA synthesis.
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CYSTEINE & CYSTINE
(Non-Essential)
Antioxidant and natural detoxifiers.
Protective against radiation, pollution, ultra-violet light and other causes of increased free radical production.
Essential in growth, maintenance, and repair of skin.
Key ingredient in hair, skin and nails
Cysteine/Cystine Deficiency Symptoms
Chemical Sensitivities
Food Allergies
GABA
(Gamma Amino Butyric Acid)
(Non-Essential)
Calming.*
Sedative.
Up to 50% of synapses in the brain contain GABA.
GABA Deficiency Symptoms
Seizure disorders
Anxiety and panic disorders
Adrenal exhaustion
*A calming effect can be seen in as little as 10 – 12 minutes when used to alleviate stress, pain, muscle spasms and/or anxiety/panic attacks. Supplementation is best done with Glutamic Acid, as it is the precursor to GABA.
GLUTAMIC ACID
(Non-Essential)
Decreases alcohol and sugar cravings.
Increases energy.
Accelerates wound healing (including ulcers).
Detoxifies ammonia in the brain.
Plays major role in DNA synthesis.
Glutamic Acid Deficiency Symptoms
Can be a cause of Leaky Gut Syndrome and Irritable Bowel Disease
GLUTAMINE
(Non-Essential)
Helps to maintain blood sugar levels.
Involved with muscle strength and endurance.
Essential to gastrointestinal function.
Involved in DNA synthesis.
Glutamine Deficiency Symptoms
Bowel Diseases (Crohn's, etc.)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Alcoholism
Anxiety and Panic Disorders
GLYCINE
(Non-Essential)
Inhibits sugar cravings.
Assists with glycogen metabolism. (in combination with with Serine and Alanine)
Glycine Deficiency Symptoms
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Hypoglycemia
Anemia
Viral Infections
Candida
HISTIDINE
(Essential)
Helpful to treat anemia.
Helpful in mediating Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Helpful in stopping allergic reactions.
Assists in maintaining proper blood pH.
Histidine Deficiency Symptoms
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Anemia
Dysbiosis (an imbalance of good vs. bad intestinal bacterial flora)
ISOLEUCINE
(Essential)
Branched-Chain Amino Acid (BCAA)
Energy source for muscle tissue.
Required in the formation of hemoglobin.
Isoleucine Deficiency Symptoms
Obesity
Hyperinsulinemia
Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Acute hunger
LEUCINE
(Essential)
Branched-Chain Amino Acid (BCAA)
Potent stimulator of insulin.
Assists in bone healing.
Promote skin healing.
Modulates release of natural pain reducers.
Leucine Deficiency Symptoms
Hyperinsulinemia
Depression
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Acute hunger
LYSINE
(Essential)
Inhibits viral growth.
Assists in formation of collagen.
Assists in absorption of calcium.
Critical for bone formation in children.
Involved in hormone production.
Lowers serum triglyceride levels.
Lysine Deficiency Symptoms
Chronic Viruses (Herpes syndromes, EBV, CFS)
Anemia
Hair loss
Irritability
METHIONINE
(Essential)
Assists in breakdown of fats.
Helps reduce serum cholesterol levels.
Antioxidant properties.
Assists liver function.
Promotes healthy hair, skin, and nails
Required for synthesis of RNA and DNA.
Natural chelating agent for heavy metals (ex. mercury and lead).
Methionine Deficiency Symptoms
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
PHENYLALANINE
(Essential)
Enhances mood, concentration, and memory.
Suppresses appetite.
Major factor in collagen formation.
Useful in treating pain (especially the DL- form).
Excellent anti-depressant.
Proven useful in treatment of Parkinson's Disease.
Phenylalanine Deficiency Symptoms
Depression
Obesity
Cancer
Parkinson's Disease
Caution:
Has hypertensive properties, so those with high blood pressure or anyone who is pregnant should avoid supplementation.
PROLINE
(Non-Essential)
Crucial component of cartilage.
Involved in maintaining cardia muscle integrity.
Maintains skin and joint health (in combination with vitamin C)
SERINE
(Non-Essential)
Crucial in maintaining blood sugar levels.
Boosts immune system (assists in production of antibodies and immunoglobulins).
Helps to maintain myelin sheath integrity.
Required for growth and maintenance of muscle.
Serine Deficiency Symptoms
Hypoglycemia
Candida
TAURINE
(Conditionally-Essential)
Stabilizes cell membranes in the Central Nervous System (CNS).
Has been found useful in treatment of epilepsy.
Anti-oxidant.
Reduces risk of gall stones.
Involved in stabilization of heart rhythm.
Has been found useful in treatment of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
Strengthens neutrophils in their ability to kill bacteria.
Decreases cholesterol levels (in combination with Lysine, Carnitine, and Tryptophan).
Taurine Deficiency Symptoms
Parkinson's
Anxiety
Candida
Cardiac insufficiency
Hypertension
Depression
Kidney failure
THREONINE
(Essential)
Required for formation of collagen.
Assists in preventing fatty deposit formation in the liver.
Aids in production of antibodies.
Acts as detoxifier.
Needed for proper gastrointestinal function.
Threonine Deficiency Symptoms
Depression
Muscle Spasticity
Epilepsy
TRYPTOPHAN
(Essential)
Assists in sleep.
Assists in reduction of anxiety.
Helps alleviate some forms of depression.
Found useful in treatment of migraines.
Stimulates growth hormone.
Lowers cholesterol levels (in combination with Lysine, Carnitine, and Taurine). Lowers risk of arterial spasms.
Tryptophan Deficiency Symptoms
Depression
Insomnia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
TYROSINE
(Conditionally Essential)
Effective anti-depressant.
Increases energy.
Improves brain function and concentration.
Tyrosine Deficiency Symptoms
Depression
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Hypothyroidism
Parkinson's Disease
Addictions
VALINE
(Essential)
Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)
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Energy source for muscles.
Assists in absorption of all other amino acids.
Valine Deficiency Symptoms
Obesity
Neurological dysfunction
Elevated insulin levels