Functoin Amino acid

• Trp


  Necessary for the synthesis of neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine). \A natural relaxant, helps alleviate insomnia by inducing normal sleep; reduces anxiety and depression. Can be metabolized to niacin Vit. B3 if needed. Used to synthesize melatonin (5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine).
• Tyr


  Precursor of dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine. Promotes healthy thyroid functioning.
• Val, Ile, Leu


  Enhance energy, increase endurance, and aid in muscle tissue recovery and repair. Lowers elevated blood sugar levels and increases growth hormone production.
• Lys


  Precursor for L-carnitine which is essential for healthy nervous system function. For adequate absorption of calcium and bone development in children.
• Met


  Is antioxidant. Helps in breakdown of fats and aids in reducing muscle degeneration. Helps lower cholesterol levels by increasing the liver's production of lecithin; reduces liver fat and protects the kidneys. Principle supplier of sulfur, which inactivates free radicals. Is a natural chelating agent for heavy metals and helps detoxify the body of these metals. Adequate methionine prevents disorders of the hair, skin, and nails.
• Phe


  Beneficial for healthy nervous system. May be useful against depression and suppressing appetite. Used to produce dopamine and norepinephrine, chemicals that promote alertness, elevate mood, decrease pain, aid in memory and learning, and reduce hunger and appetite.
• Ala


  Removes toxic substances released from breakdown of muscle protein during intensive exercise.
• Cys


  Antioxidant (free radical scavenger), and has a synergetic effect when taken with other antioxidants such as vitamin E and selenium.
• Gln


  Promotes healthy brain function. Necessary for the synthesis of RNA and DNA molecules.
• Gly


  Component of skin and is beneficial for wound healing. Acts as a neurotransmitter.
• His


  Important for the synthesis of red and white blood cells. Precursor for histamine which is good for sexual arousal. Improve blood flow.
• Thr


  Helps promote equilibrium in the central nervous system—aids in balancing the state of emotion.
• Asp


  Enhances stamina, aids in removal of toxins and ammonia from the body, and beneficial in the synthesis of proteins involved in the immune system.
• Pro


  Plays a role in intracellular signaling.
• Arg


  Plays a role in blood vessel relaxation, stimulating and maintaining erection in men, production of ejaculate, and removal of excess ammonia from the body.