Helps build protein
Alanine is a non-essential amino acid that is involved in the metabolism of tryptophan and the vitamin pyridoxine. | Non-essential amino acids
Supports wound healing
Removes excess ammonia
Stimulates immune system
Helps hormone production, i.e. glucagon, insulin and growth hormone | Although aspartic acid is considered a non-essential amino acid, it plays a paramount role in metabolism during construction of other amino acids and biochemicals in the citric acid cycle. | The major biochemical function of carnitine is to act as a trans-membrane carrier of fatty acids to the interior of mitochondria. |
A form of carnitine that is produced naturally in the brain--acetyl-L-carnitine, or ALC--is currently being studied in supplement form as a possible treatment for memory loss associated with aging. | Cysteine is also critical to the metabolism of a number of essential biochemicals including coenzyme A, heparin, biotin, lipoic acid, and glutathione. | NAC has applications for heart health as it may help lower homocysteine levels and lipoprotein levels. As an antioxidant it is also helpful in protecting oxidation of LDL. | Glutamic acid is biosynthesized from a number of amino acids including ornithine and arginine. When aminated, glutamic acid forms the important amino acid glutamine. |
Aids recovery from illness, surgery
Aids protein / muscle synthesis; athletic performance
Supports immune function
Prevents infection | Non-essential amino acid
helps build proteins
may help with BPH | Semi-essential amino acid
Precursor to histamine
May provide joint support | Required for muscle tissue maintenance, preserve muscle glycogen stores (energy)
Prevent muscle protein deterioration especially during exercise
Usually taken in conjunction with L-Leucine and L-Valine
May be helpful for individuals who exercise in extreme conditions (high heat, high altitude) |
Helps regulate blood sugar levels
GH production
Required for muscle tissue maintenance, preserve muscle glycogen stores (energy) | Essential amino acid
Necessary for growth and maintain nitrogen balance
Important in many proteins | building block of protein
supplies sulfur which is necessary for growth and metabolism
helps fat processing
may provide neurological support
may support pancreas health and act as an anti-inflammatory in the pancreas | may promote muscle building
may help athletic performance
may help recovery from illness |
May help growth hormone production
May help produce lean muscle mass
may help recovery from illness | Building block for many crucial proteins including Norepinephinre, L-Dopamine
May support mood | DLPA may be helpful for easing pain and for mood support. May have some effect in promotion of energy, alertness and focus | Main component of collagen and may be helpful for bone, skin and cartilage formation
Helpful for wound healing, joint and tissue repair |
Serine is a component of brain proteins including nerve coverings
Important in metabolism of purines and pyrimidines, in formation of cell membranes and creatine synthesis | Important in metabolism, especially in the brain
Helps stabilize cell membranes and has supportive antioxidant activity in the gallbladder, eyes and blood vessels
Helps generate nerve impulses, movement of potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium
May help with vascular integrity | L-Tryptophan is essential to the regulation of appetite and hunger, sex drive, sleep and mood. It is a serotonin precursor. 500mg/capsule, 100 capsule | Necessary for formation of tooth enamel protein, elastin and collagen
May help controlling fat buildup in the liver
Stimulates the immune system
Promotes thymus growth and activity |
Very important to general metabolism as it is a direct precursor to adrenaline and thyroid hormones
May stimulate growth hormone production
May act as a mild appetite suppressant
May help with depression, anxiety (500-1000 mg 2-3 x's daily)
May act as a mild antioxidant
May help with sex drive | Helps regulate blood sugar levels
GH production
Required for muscle tissue maintenance, preserve muscle glycogen stores (energy) |  |