Overview
Amino Acids form the chief structure of proteins; many of these are essential for human growth, development and nutrition. Simply put, they are the building blocks of the body. They contain nitrogen, which is not contained in fatty acids and sugars. Protein is vital to every living organism, from the smallest to the largest; all of these organisms are comprised of protein. In addition, protein is necessary to many chemical processes that sustain life. There are 1600 basic proteins, which make up the human body, they are made from only 22 amino acids! As a result of digestion, protein is broken down to these 22 amino acids; eight of these are considered essential, which means that they cannot be manufactured by the body, the remainder are non-essential, which means that they can be manufactured by the body. When just one amino acid is deficient, serious health problems can occur eventually. An amino acid deficiency may be caused by many factors, particularly a low-protein diet. Other factors include: stress, trauma, infection, age, medications and chemical imbalances within the body. It is important for the aminos to be kept in balance, and it is advised to take individual aminos along with an amino acid complex to ensure that the aminos stay at adequate, balanced levels in the body.

Amino acids are essential to many body functions, including:

• Building cells and repairing tissues
• Part of the enzyme and hormonal system
• Carrying oxygen throughout the body
• Some aminos convert to glucose to stabilize blood sugar
• Maintains and repairs muscles, tendons, skin, ligaments, organs (esp. the heart and brain), glands, nails and hair
• Critical to a good acid-alkaline balance
• Form antibodies to combat invading bacteria and viruses
• Build the nucleoproteins RNA and DNA
• Part of all muscular activity
• Aid in the production of neurotransmitters
• Builds connective tissue (collagen)
• Energy sources that are vital to brain function

Aminoessentials is a comprehensive amino acid complex that is comprised of 18 free-form amino acids, vitamin B6 and certain digestive enzymes. Free-form amino acids are highly bio-available as long as there is an adequate supply of B6. This formula also contains the digestive enzymes bromelain, papain and pancreatin that further ensure optimal bioavailability.

Our AminoEssentials is available in 50 and 100 capsules.

Research Indicates
L-Glutamine (non-essential)

• May support healthy digestion
• May support healthy immune function
• May help build and maintain muscle
• Considered essential for proper brain function
• May support cellular growth and repair
• May speed recovery times from injury, trauma and burns

• Plays an important role in the function of the adrenal, pituitary and thyroid glands
• May support healthy brain function
• May support a healthy mood
• May help support a healthy appetite because it is important to the production of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter that controls appetite

• May support healthy energy levels
• Possibly aids in recovery and repair of muscle tissue
• Helps support healthy blood sugar levels

• May support healthy energy levels
• Possibly aids in recovery and repair of muscle tissue
• Helps support healthy blood sugar levels

• Involved in glucose uptake, and may be beneficial to supporting healthy blood sugar balance
• Helps maintain cell membranes
• Helps regulate the contraction and pumping of the heart muscle

• May support a healthy mood due to its role in the production of dopamine and norepinephrine
• May support healthy energy levels
• May support a healthy appetite
• May support healthy brain function

• Important for optimal skin health; may prevent collagen loss
• May be important to cardiovascular health
• Major component of collagen, therefore it is important to tendons, bones, cartilage and connective tissues
• May help repair damaged tissues

• Assists in the production of enzymes and hormones and antibodies
• Needed for growth and tissue repair
• May prevent and relieve cold sores caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV)
• May support healthy immune function

• May support healthy energy levels
• Possibly aids in recovery and repair of muscle tissue
• Helps support healthy blood sugar levels

• May support healthy blood sugar levels
• Assists in the production of immunoglobins and antibodies
• Required for the metabolism of fat and tissue growth
• Energy storage source of glucose by the liver and muscles

• Important source of energy for muscle tissue, the brain and central nervous system
• Assists in the metabolism of glucose
• Helps produce antibodies, thereby supporting healthy immune function
• Important in converting energy to stored energy

• May help to prevent fat build-up in the liver
• May help digestion and intestinal tracts function more smoothly
• An important component of collagen, elastin and enamel protein
• Possibly assists metabolism and assimilation

• Possesses powerful antioxidant properties due to high sulfur content
• May be important to normal growth and metabolism
• Assists in the breakdown of fats; may help to lower cholesterol levels
• May support hair, skin and nail health

• May support cardiovascular health
• May support healthy immune function by stimulating the thymus gland
• Promotes the production of hormones that stimulate growth and development
• Aids in liver detoxification by neutralizing ammonia

• Required by the body to make DNA & RNA
• Helps trigger the release of oxygen to the cell-making process
• May enhance the activity of neurotransmitters
• May support healthy prostate function

• Necessary for the growth and repair of tissues, as well as the myelin sheaths that protect the nerve cells
• May support healthy inflammatory response
• Required for the manufacture of both red cells and white cells
• May support healthy joint function

• Required for proper utilization of Vitamin B6
• Functions as an antioxidant
• May support healing of burns and wounds
• May support healthy blood sugar balance

Dosage
Recommended dosage is 1-3 capsules per day, taken on an empty stomach.

Cautions

• Amino acids are considered to be safe when taken at recommended dosage
• High doses of certain amino acids can cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
• If you are pregnant or lactating consult your health care practitioner before taking amino acids.

Brand
Supplementspot.