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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
The persistence of an epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes suggests that new nutritional strategies are needed if the epidemic is to be overcome. A promising nutritional approach suggested by this thematic review is metabolic effect of low glycemic-index diet. Read more...
----------------------------------- Cancer and Nutrition: A review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet
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,... Read more...
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