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I have a question about Amino Acids. I was reading this: http://www.bottlebrushpress.com/aminoacids.html
and I understand there are AA that are essential and those that are not. Some are produced by the body and some are not and must be extracted from food.
I was trying to understand how some of these AA can affect the nervous system, and neurotransmitters.
Doctor John has helped me to understand Glutamic Acid / Glutamate.
Then I was reading about other AA that must be extracted from the food, and I got to wondering if we are truly eliminating those particular foods then perhaps these essential AA's are not being provided to the body therefor setting us up for disaster.
Here is one example:
(sorry that link had an ad, but I found the explanation the best of what I have read so far.
Of the above is this why we have a rise in allergies?
Could it also be why our bodies are not producing enzymes? That is if we are not eating these foods?
It says it is essential for children.
Just wondering out loud if someone wants to jump in here and help me to understand this.
and I understand there are AA that are essential and those that are not. Some are produced by the body and some are not and must be extracted from food.
I was trying to understand how some of these AA can affect the nervous system, and neurotransmitters.
Doctor John has helped me to understand Glutamic Acid / Glutamate.
Then I was reading about other AA that must be extracted from the food, and I got to wondering if we are truly eliminating those particular foods then perhaps these essential AA's are not being provided to the body therefor setting us up for disaster.
Here is one example:
One of our members came to mind, so I went on a search of this AA.arginine (L-arginine) - this amino acid is considered as essential for adults suffering from liver disease. It has the formula C6H14N4O2. It is not produced by the body of adults suffering from liver disease and must be extracted from food. It is found naturally in fish, meat, nuts and poultry.
http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvitaminsad/a/Arginine.htmL-arginine is an amino acid that has numerous functions in the body. It helps the body get rid of ammonia (a waste product), is used to make compounds in the body such creatine, L-glutamate, and L-proline, and can be converted to glucose and glycogen if needed.
L-arginine is used to make the nitric oxide, a compound in the body that relaxes blood vessels. Preliminary studies have found that L-arginine may help with conditions that improve when blood vessels are relaxed (called vasodilation), such as atherosclerosis, erectile dysfunction, and intermittent claudication.
L-arginine is also involved in protein formation. In larger amounts, L-arginine stimulates the release of hormones growth hormone and prolactin.
http://www.cfsn.com/histidine.htmlHistamine is well known for its role in stimulating the inflammatory response of skin and mucous membranes such as those found in the nose - this action is essential in the protection of these barriers during infection.
Histamine also stimulates the secretion of the digestive enzyme gastrin. Without adequate histamine production healthy digestion can become impaired. Without adequate L-histidine stores, the body cannot maintain adequate histamine levels.
(sorry that link had an ad, but I found the explanation the best of what I have read so far.
Of the above is this why we have a rise in allergies?
Could it also be why our bodies are not producing enzymes? That is if we are not eating these foods?
It says it is essential for children.
valine (L-valine) - one of the essential amino acids. This is a crystalline compound with the formula C5H11NO2. It is not produced by the body and must be extracted from food. It is found naturally in dairy products, grains, meat, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, soybeans, spirulina and torula yeast.
Valine is found in abundant quantities in most food. Valine has a stimulant effect. Healthy growth depends on it. A deficiency results in a negative hydrogen balance in the body. Valine is used by bodybuilders, in conjunction with leucine and isoleucine, for muscle growth, tissue repair and as an energizer. There is little scientific evidence to support these claims, though studies have shown that these three substances might be able to help restore muscle mass in people with liver disease, injuries or who have undergone surgery, but no studies have shown them to be effective for healthy people. Because valine cannot be produced by the body, healthy people should ensure that they are obtaining at least the recommended amount in their diet. Valine can be metabolised to produce energy, which spares glucose. A deficiency may affect the myelin covering of the nerves. Recent studies indicate that valine, as well as leucine and isoleucine, may be effective in treating or reversing hepatic encephalopathy or alcohol related brain damage. It may also be useful in degenerative neurological conditions. Main food sources of valine are soy flour, raw brown rice, cottage cheese, fish, beef, lamb, chicken, almonds, brazil nuts cashews, peanuts, sesame seed, lentils, chickpeas and mushrooms.
Just wondering out loud if someone wants to jump in here and help me to understand this.