Better Nutrition's amino acids guide.(Wellness: supplements and functional foods)(Illustration)

 
better nutrition's 
amino acids guide 
 
        What Is It?                        What Does It Do? 
 
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)    5-HTP has been effective in some 
                               conditions characterized by serotonin 
                               deficits, especially depression. It has 
                               also been effective in treating obesity, 
                               insomnia, fibromyalgia and chronic 
                               tension headaches. The African plant 
                               Griffonia simplicfolia, bananas, 
                               tomatoes, plums, avocados, eggplant, 
                               walnuts and pineapples are sources of 
                               5-HTP. 
Acetyl-L-Carnitine             Acetyl-L-carnitine has been effective as 
                               a possible neuroprotective agent and may 
                               be used to treat strokes, Alzheimer's 
                               disease, Down's syndrome and various 
                               neuropathies. It may also have anti- 
                               aging properties. 
Acetycysteine                  Acetylcysteine is used in the treatment 
                               of respiratory disorders such as acute 
(N-acetylcysteine, NAC)        and chronic bronchilis. It may help 
                               against cardiovascular disease and might 
                               be useful in treating diabetes and some 
                               cancers. 
Arginine Proglutamate          Arginine pyroglutamate thought to have 
                               cognition-enhancing properties. 
Creatine                       Supplemental crcatine may boost energy 
                               during anaerobic exercise. It may also 
                               have neuroprotective and cardioprotec- 
                               tive actions. 
DL-Phenylalanine               DL-phenylalanine is thought to have 
                               analgesic and antidepressant properties. 
Glutamine Peptides             Glutamine peplides have been shown to 
                               help patients recovering from infec- 
                               tions, surgery or trauma. They may also 
                               have antioxidant properties. 
Glutathione                    Glutathione has antioxidant properties. 
                               It may also have detoxification activi- 
                               ties. Some evidence shows that it may be 
                               helpful against some cancers, diabetes 
                               and lung disorders. 
Glycine                        Glycine may have antispastic activity. 
                               It may also have antioxidant and anti- 
                               inflamnatory properties and might he 
                               useful against some cancers. 
L-Arginine                     Supplemental L-arginine may have 
                               antioxidant and wound-healing proper- 
                               ties. It has also shown promise in the 
                               treatment and prevention of cardiovas- 
                               cular disease and male infertility. It 
                               has demonstrated some anti-cancer 
                               effects. 
L-Carnitine                    Supplemental L-carnitine may have 
                               cardioprotective activity in addition 
                               to beneficially affecting cardiac 
                               function. It may have a triglyceride- 
                               lowering effect in some. It may also 
                               help elevate HDL ("good") cholesterol 
                               levels. It may also have antioxidant and 
                               neuroprotective properties. 
L-Cysteine                     L-cysteine may have anti-inflammatory 
                               properties and may help with 
                               osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. 
L-Glutamine                    L-glutamine may protect against the side 
                               effects of chemotherapy. It may also 
                               have antioxidant properties. 
L-Lysine                       Supplemental L-lysine has possible anti- 
                               herpes virus activity. There is pre- 
                               liminary research suggesting that it may 
                               help in treating and preventing 
                               osteoporosis. 
L-Ornithine                    L-ornithine has possible anabolic 
                               effects. It may also improve athletic 
                               perforanmce and have wound-healing 
                               properties. 
L-Phenylalanine                L-Phenylalanine has possible antidepres- 
                               sant activity. It may also, when used in 
                               conjunction with UVA radiation, have 
                               antivitiligo activity. 
L-Theanine                     L-theanine may have anticancer effects. 
                               It may also help decrease the side 
                               effects of chemotherapy and have mood- 
                               modulating properties. 
L-Tyrosine                     L-tyrosine has possible antidepressant 
                               properties. 
Lactoferrin                    Supplemental lactoferrin may have 
                               antibacterial and antiviral properties. 
                               It may also have antioxidant and anti- 
                               inflammatory effects. 
Ornithine Alpha-               OKG has been shown to be useful as a 
Ketoglutarate (OKG)            nutritional support for burn and other 
                               trauma patients. It has been shown to 
                               speed the healing of wounds. It may 
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