ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS

 

TRYPTOPHAN

IMPORTANCE:  A natural relaxant, helps alleviate insomnia by inducing normal sleep; reduces anxiety and depression; increases the level of serotonin; helps in the treatment of migraine headaches; helps the immune system; helps reduce the risk of artery & heart spasms; works with Lysine in reducing cholesterol levels.

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:  May result in depression, insomnia, anxiety, disturbed sleep, migraine headaches, impaired immune system, heart disease and high cholesterol levels.

 

LYSINE

IMPORTANCE:  Insures the adequate absorption of calcium; helps form collagen (which makes up bone cartilage & connective tissues); aids in the production of antibodies, hormones & enzymes.  Recent studies have shown that Lysine may be effective against herpes by improving the balance of nutrients that reduce viral growth.

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:  May result in excessive fatigue, irritability, inability to concentrate, bloodshot eyes, retarded growth, hair loss, anemia & reproductive problems.

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