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Home  Amino Acids
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A Texas AgriLife Research scientist and fellow
researchers have discovered that arginine, an amino acid, reduces fat
mass in diet-induced obese rats and could help fight human obesity.
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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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