20 Common Amino Acids Flashcards
20 Common Amino acids (1-5)
- Glycine
- Alanine
- Valine
- Leucine
- Isoleucine
20 Common Amino acids (6-10)
- Proline
- Phenylalanine
- Tyrosine
- Trytophan
- Serine
20 Common Amino acids (11-15)
- Threonine
- Cysteine
- Methionine
- Asparagine
- Glutamine
20 Common Amino acids (16-20)
- Lysine
- Arginine
- Histidine
- Aspartate
- Glutamate
Slices DNA and produces different
amino acids.
Glycine (G/Gly)
One of the three most
important glucogenic amino acids.
Glycine (G/Gly)
Important source of energy for muscle.
One of the three most important
glucogenic amino acids.
Alanine (A/Ala)
The primary amino acid in sugar metabolism.
Boosts immune system by producing antibodies.
Alanine (A/Ala)
Essential for muscle growth and
regeneration and is involved in
energy production.
Valine (V/Val)
Beneficial for skin, bone and
tissue wound healing.
Leucine (L/Leu)
Necessary for synthesis of
hemoglobin and an integral part
of muscle metabolism.
Isoleucine (I/Ile)
Critical component of cartilage,
aids in joint health, tendons and
ligaments. Keeps heart muscle
strong.
Proline (P/Pro)
Beneficial for healthy nervous
system. It boosts memory and
learning.
Phenylalanine (F/Phe)
Precursor of dopamine,
norepinephrine and adrenaline.
Tyrosine (Y/Tyr)
Increases energy, improves mental
clarity and concentration, can treat
some depressions.
Tyrosine (Y/Tyr)
Necessary for a synthesis of
neurotransmitter serotonin.
Effective sleep aid, due to conversion to serotonin.
Tryptophan (W/Trp)
Reduces anxiety and some forms of
depression.
Treats migraine and
headaches.
Stimulates growth hormone.
Tryptophan (W/Trp)
One of the three most important
glucogenic amino acids, the others
being alanine and glycine.
Serine (S/Ser)
Maintains
blood sugar levels, and boosts immune
system. Myelin sheaths contain serine.
Serine (S/Ser)
Required for formation of collagen.
Helps prevent fatty deposits in liver.
Aids in antibodies’ production.
Threonine (T/Thr)
Protective against radiation, pollution
and ultra-violet light. Detoxifier,
necessary for growth and repair of
skin.
Cysteine (C/Cys)
An antioxidant. Helps in
breakdown of fats and aids in
reducing muscle degeneration.
Methionine (M/Met)
One of the two main excitatory
neurotransmitters.
Asparagine (N/Asn)
Essential for helping to maintain
normal and steady blood sugar
levels.
Helps muscle strength and
endurance.
Gastrointestinal function,
provides energy to small intestines.
Glutamine (Q/Gln)
Component of muscle protein,
needed in the synthesis of enzymes
and hormones.
Lysine (K/Lys)
It is also a precursor
for L-carnithine, which is essential
for healthy nervous system function.
Lysine (K/Lys)
One of the two main excitatory
neurotransmitters.
Arginine (R/Arg)
May increase
endurance and decrease fatigue.
Arginine (R/Arg)
Detoxifies harmful chemicals.
Involved in DNA synthesis.
Arginine (R/Arg)
Found in high concentrations in
hemoglobin.
Histidine (H/His)
Treats anemia, has
been used to treat rheumatoid
arthritis.
Histidine (H/His)
Increases stamina and helps
protect the liver; DNA and RNA
metabolism, immune system
function.
Aspartate (D/Asp)
Neurotransmitter that is
involved in DNA synthesis.
Glutamate (E/Glu)
