My Daily Fitness Tip

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

Using Amino Acids In Your Diet

Are you getting the right amount of these Amino Acids to
keep you healthy and help with slimming down?

GLUTAMIC ACID (Non-Essential Amino Acid)

Considered to be nature’s “Brain food” by improving mental
capacities; helps speed the healing of ulcers; gives a
“lift” from fatigue; helps control alcoholism,
schizophrenia and the craving for sugar.

ASPARTIC ACID (Non-Essential Amino Acid)

Aids in the expulsion of harmful ammonia from the body.
When ammonia enters the circulatory system it acts as a
highly toxic substance which can be harmful to the central
nervous system. Recent studies have shown that Aspartic
Acid may increase resistance to fatigue and increase
endurance.

TAURINE (Non-Essential Amino Acid)

Helps stabilize the excitability of membranes which is very
important in the control of epileptic seizures. Taurine and
sulfur are considered to be factors necessary for the
control of many biochemical changes that take place in the
aging process; aids in the clearing of free radical wastes.

CYSTINE (Non-Essential Amino Acid)

Functions as an antioxidant and is a powerful aid to the
body in protecting against radiation and pollution. It can
help slow down the aging process, deactivate free radicals,
neutralize toxins; aids in protein synthesis and presents
cellular change. It is necessary for the formation of the
skin, which aids in the recovery from burns and surgical
operations. Hair and skin are made up 10-14% Cystine.

HISTIDINE (Non-Essential Amino Acid)

Is found abundantly in hemoglobin; has been used in the
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, allergic diseases,
ulcers & anemia. A deficiency can cause poor hearing.

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When I was larger, people said I was fat. Now that I’ve
lost weight, they say I died.

Luther Vandross

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