- Amino Acids - Essential and Non Essential Amino Acids Health Benefits

Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside. ....Mark Twain

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Amino Acids

Serine is one of the non-essential amino acids that make up protein. Serine deficiency symptoms include slow or delayed cognitive and physical skills (psychomotor retardation) and seizures. Dietary source of serine include...
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Aspartic acid is one of the non-essential amino acids. It plays roles in the synthesis and release of hormones and protection of liver and nervous system from damages induced by excessive ammonia.
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Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid. Symptoms of phenylalanine deficiency include confusion, lack of energy, decreased alertness, decreased memory, and diminished appetite. Side effects of excess DL-phenylalanine include cause anxiety, jitteriness, and hyperactivity. Foods containing phenylalanine...
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Threonine supports cardiovascular, liver, central nervous, and immune system function. Dietary threonine imbalance is known to reduce the growth of the small intestine, liver, and skeletal muscle. Threonine food sources include meats, fish, dairy foods, eggs, bananas, and carrots.
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A study reports that combined oral administration of the L-arginine glutamate ( 6 g) and yohimbine (6 mg) was effective in improving erectile function in patients with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction (ED).
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The role of antioxidant supplement in immune system..

Recent progress regarding the potential benefit of dietary antioxidants in the treatment of chronic diseases with a special focus on immune system and neurodegenerative disorders will be discussed here....
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Nutritional therapies for mental disorders

Nutritional deficiencies associated with mental disorders and an outline on how dietary supplements can be used in the treatment of several disorders...
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Cancer and Nutrition: A review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet

It has been estimated that 30–40 percent of all cancers can be prevented by lifestyle and dietary measures alone...
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Debate: "How low should LDL cholesterol be lowered?" Viewpoint: "It doesn't need to be very low"

We defend the viewpoint that not all high risk patients should have the objective to reach a low LDL concentration...
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The Case for Low Carbohydrate Diets in Diabetes Management

A low fat, high carbohydrate diet in combination with regular exercise is the traditional recommendation for treating diabetes. Compliance with these lifestyle modifications is less than satisfactory, however,...
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Nutrition and cancer: A review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet

It has been estimated that 30–40 percent of all cancers can be prevented by lifestyle and dietary measures alone. Read more...