The information is not exhaustive, and is subject to constant revision - It is not
a substitute for advice, treatment, or recommendation from healthcare professionals.
Amino Acids (Essential)
Arginine - involved in
Enhancing the immune system (increases the size and activity of the thymus gland,
responsible for manufacturing T lymphocytes which assists the immune system.)
The pancreas - used to release insulin
The Pituitary gland - it is a component of human growth hormone, and is used in sexual
stimulants.
Liver health - assists in neutralizing ammonia in the liver.
The skin and connective tissue – important in healing and repair of tissue as well
as the formation of collagen and building of new bone and tendons.
Muscle metabolism – maintaining the nitrogen balance, and helping with weight control.
May be an important nutrient for people suffering from diseases which suppress the
immune system.
Seminal fluid - L-arginine may be used in the treatment of male sexual health also
may be used in the treatment of sterility.
The increase of muscle mass, while reducing body fat.
Histidine - involved in
The growth and repair of tissue
The maintenance of the myelin sheaths that act as protector for nerve cells.
The manufacture of red and white blood cells
The production of gastric juices
Precursor of histamine - a compound released during an allergic reaction
Used to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter important for normal nerve and brain
function. Serotonin is important for sleep, stabilising emotional moods, pain control,
inflammation, intestinal peristalsis, etc.
Assisting in alleviating stress.
May help with weight loss and appetite reduction - only under expert guidance.
Valine (BCAA - Branched Chain Amino Acid) - involved in
Muscle metabolism.
Repair and growth of tissue.
Maintaining the nitrogen balance in the body.
A deficiency may affect the myelin covering of the nerves.
May help with degenerative neurological conditions.
Can be used as an energy source in the muscles, preserving the use of glucose.
Never, ever self prescribe amino acids without advice from a health professional.
BCAA - Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are amino acids having aliphatic side-chains
that are non-linear. They are leucine, isoleucine and valine. BCAA’s make up approximately
1/3 of skeletal muscle in the human body, and play an important role in protein synthesis.