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20 Gunas Flashcards

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ALANINE

What does alanine do for your body?

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Non-essential amino acids can be made by the body, so they don’t have to be provided by food. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Beta-alanine is used for improving athletic performance and exercise capacity, building lean muscle mass, and improving physical functioning in the elderly.

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ALANINE

What is the use of alanine?

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Alpha-alanine is used for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), diarrhea-related dehydration, liver disease, enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH), fatigue, stress, and certain inherited disorders including glycogen storage disease and urea cycle disorders.

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ASPARAGINE

What does aspartic acid do in the body?

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D-aspartic acid is one of two forms of the amino acid aspartic acid. … The benefits of D-AA are specific to it, and do not extend to aspartic acid or L-aspartate. D-AA can be used as a testosterone booster for infertile men, and by athletes as a temporary booster

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ASPARAGINE

Is aspartame the same as aspartic acid?

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Is aspartic acid the same as aspartame? No, aspartame is a chemically formed sugar substitute that bonds L-phenylalanine to aspartic acid. On the other hand, the aspartic acid which we use in Emergen-C, is an amino acid readily found in foods such as fish, legumes, dairy, whole grains, eggs, meats, nuts, and seeds.

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CYSTEINE

What is cysteine used for in the body?

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Cysteine is a nonessential amino acid (protein building block), meaning that cysteine can be made in the human body. Cysteine is one of the few amino acids that contains sulfur . … Cysteine is a component of the antioxidant glutathione . The body also uses cysteine to produce taurine , another amino acid.

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CYSTEINE

What is the function of cysteine?

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Cysteine residues play a valuable role by crosslinking proteins, which increases the rigidity of proteins and also functions to confer proteolytic resistance (since protein export is a costly process, minimizing its necessity is advantageous).

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GLUTAMINE

What is glutamine and what does it do?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Glutamine is produced in the muscles and is distributed by the blood to the organs that need it. Glutamine might help gut function, the immune system, and other essential processes in the body, especially in times of stress.

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GLUTAMINE

What are the side effects of glutamine?

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Common side effects may include:

    nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, gas;
    swelling in your hands or feet;
    muscle or joint pain, back pain;
    headache, dizziness, tired feeling;
    mild skin rash or itching; or.
    dry mouth, runny nose, increased sweating.
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PROLINE

Biological activity

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L-Proline has been found to act as a weak agonist of the glycine receptor and of both NMDA and non-NMDA (AMPA/kainate) ionotropic glutamate receptors.[8][9][10] It has been proposed to be a potential endogenous excitotoxin.[8][9][10] In plants, proline accumulation is a common physiological response to various stresses but is also part of the developmental program in generative tissues

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TYROSINE

What is the use of tyrosine?

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Tyrosine is a neutral aromatic amino acid. It is a building block for proteins. It is found in many high-protein foods such as cheese, chicken, and eggs. In the body, tyrosine is mainly used in the brain as a precursor to a class of neurotransmitters called catecholamines (dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine).

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ISOLEUCINE

What is the use of isoleucine?

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It is used in the body to produce certain biochemical compounds that help in energy production and has been found experimentally to reduce twitching and tremors in animals. The branched-chain amino acids (BCAA)?isoleucine, leucine, and valine?have been used as supplements for body (muscle) building.

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ISOLEUCINE

What does L isoleucine do for the body?

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What Does L-Isoleucine Do? Isoleucine, like Valine is a BCAA, and they both serve as precursors for glutamine and alanine, used during intense weight training. It is used as fuel by muscle cells, sparing other amino acids from being burned up.

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LYSINE

What are the benefits of lysine?

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Here are just some of the many health and cosmetic benefits associated with the amino acid L-lysine.

    Helps to Clear Acne. Lysine is one of the key components of collagen, along with glycine, proline, and other amino acids. ...
    Combats Lines and Wrinkles. ...
    Fights Hair Loss. ...
    Improves Bone Health. ...
    May Help to Treat Cold Sores.
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LYSINE

What foods are high in lysine?

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High lysine foods include lean beef, cheese, turkey, chicken, pork, soy, fish, shrimp, shellfish, nuts, seeds, eggs, beans, and lentils. The recommended daily intake for lysine is 30mg per kilogram of body weight, or 13.6mg per pound. A person weighting 70kg (~154 pounds) should consume around 2100mg of lysine per day.

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THREONINE

What is the role of theonine?

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The amino acid threonine is an essential amino acid, vital in protein synthesis. Threonine is obtained through things we eat, like meat, milk and beans. This amino acid is vital in the folding and function of proteins.

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THREONINE

What is the use of threonine?

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Threonine is an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks the body uses to make proteins. Threonine is used to treat various nervous system disorders including spinal spasticity, multiple sclerosis, familial spastic paraparesis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease).

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TRYPTOPHAN

What foods have alot of tryptophan?

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Dietary sources. Tryptophan is present in most protein-based foods or dietary proteins. It is particularly plentiful in chocolate, oats, dried dates, milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, red meat, eggs, fish, poultry, sesame, chickpeas, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, buckwheat, spirulina, and peanuts.

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TRYPTOPHAN

What are the benefits of tryptophan?

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As with 5-HTP, Fen-Phen also promotes uncontrolled creation of serotonin. Tryptophan, unlike 5-HTP, is an essential amino acid, which the body also uses to create proteins, vitamins (niacin), and enzymes. Tryptophan can be readily converted to 5-HTP as needed, but 5-HTP, on the other hand, cannot replace Tryptophan.

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ARGININE

Which foods contain arginine?

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Turkey. Turkey. You'll find the highest amount of arginine in turkey breast. ...
    Pork loin. Pork loin. ...
    Chicken. Chicken. ...
    Pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds. ...
    Soybeans. Soybeans. ...
    Peanuts. Peanuts. ...
    Spirulina. Spirulina. ...
    Dairy. Dairy.
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ARGININE

What is the use of arginine?

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L-arginine is a chemical building block called “an amino acid.” It is obtained from the diet and is necessary for the body to make proteins.

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ASPARTATE

What is Aspartate?

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Aspartate is a vitamin-like substance called an amino acid. As a dietary supplement, aspartate is combined with minerals and is available as copper aspartate, iron aspartate, magnesium aspartate, manganese aspartate, potassium aspartate, and zinc aspartate.

Aspartates are used to increase absorption of the minerals they are combined with and to enhance athletic performance. Some forms are used to reduce brain damage caused by cirrhosis of the liver (hepatic encephalopathy) when given intravenously by a healthcare professional.

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GLUTAMATE

What happens when you have too much glutamate?

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“Glutamate is a pivotal transmitter in the brain, the crucial link in circuits involved in memory, learning and perception. Too much glutamate leads to seizures and the death of brain cells. Excessive glutamate release is also one of the main reasons that people have brain damage after strokes.

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GLUTAMATE

What foods are high in glutamate?

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Natural sources of free glutamate:

    Foods matured, cured, or preserved, such as matured cheeses (Parmesan and Roquefort) and cured meats.
    Fish sauce.
    Soy sauce and soy protein.
    Mushrooms.
    Ripe tomatoes.
    Broccoli.
    Peas.
    Walnuts.
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GLYCINE

What is glycine and what does it do?

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Glycine is the second most widespread amino acid found in human enzymes and proteins, which is why it has roles in nearly every part of the body. (11) It’s one of 20 amino acids used to make protein in the body, which builds the tissue that forms organs, joints and muscles

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GLYCINE

What foods are high in glycine?

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Although the body can manufacture glycine, this amino acid can also be sourced from many high-protein foods. In particular, fish, meat and dairy are rich sources of glycine. Vegetarian glycine sources include soybeans, spinach, kale, cauliflower, cabbage, pumpkin, banana, kiwi fruit, cucumber and beans.

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SERINE

What foods are high in serine?

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  • Fish (salmon, hake, monkfish, cod and fish broth)
    • Milk and dairy products.
    • Beans.
    • Carob seeds.
    • Soy and its derivatives: tofu, tempeh, soymilk,…
    • Peanuts.
    • Asparagus.
    • Lentils.
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SERINE

What is the amino acid serine?

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Serine is especially important to proper functioning of the brain and central nervous system. Serine helps form the phospholipids needed to make every cell in your body. It is also involved in the function of RNA and DNA, fat and fatty acid metabolism, muscle formation, and the maintenance of a healthy immune system.

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HISTIDINE

What foods are high in histidine?

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Common Sources of Essential Amino Acids. Histidine: Apple, pomogranates, alfalfa, beets, carrots, celery, cucumber, dandelion, endive, garlic, radish, spinach, turnip greens. Arginine: Alfalfa, beets, carrots, celery, cucumbers, green vegetables, leeks, lettuce, potatoes, radishes, parsnips, nutritional yeast.

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HISTIDINE

What does histidine do for your body?

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Histidine is an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein in our bodies. People use histidine as medicine. Histidine is used for rheumatoid arthritis, allergic diseases, ulcers, and anemia caused by kidney failure or kidney dialysis.

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LEUCINE

What foods are high in leucine?

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Leucine is also suspected to be the only amino acid which can stimulate muscle growth, and can also help prevent the deterioration of muscle with age. High leucine foods include cheese, soybeans, beef, chicken, pork, nuts, seeds, fish, seafood, and beans

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LEUCINE

What does leucine do to your body?

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Leucine is an essential amino acid, which simply means our bodies cannot produce it and we must get it from dietary sources. Leucine is the most abundant of the three branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) in muscles (the other two are isoleucine and valine). BCAAs make up a high proportion of the amino acids in muscle.

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METHIONINE

What foods are high in methionine?

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A deficiency of methionine can lead to inflammation of the liver (steatohepatitis), anemia, and greying hair. However, a diet low in methionine may also extend lifespan and reduce risk of cancer. High methionine foods include nuts, beef, lamb, cheese, turkey, pork, fish, shellfish, soy, eggs, dairy, and beans.

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METHIONINE

What is methionine good for?

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Methionine is found in meat, fish, and dairy products, and it plays an important role in many cell functions. Methionine is used to prevent liver damage in acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning. It is also used for increasing the acidity of urine, treating liver disorders, and improving wound healing.

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PHENYLALANINE

What is phenylalanine and what is it used for?

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D-phenylalanine is not an essential amino acid. Its role in people is not currently understood. L-phenylalanine is an essential amino acid. It is the only form of phenylalanine found in proteins.

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VALINE

What foods are high in valine?

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Valine is an amino acid involved in curing metabolic and liver diseases. Valine also plays a role in regulating the absorption of other amino acids. High valine foods include cheese, soybeans, beef, lamb, chicken, pork, nuts, seeds, fish, beans, mushrooms, and whole grains.

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VALI|NE

Why is valine important to the body?

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In other words, Valine is an essential amino acid important for smooth nervous system and cognitive functioning. Valine is one of the three branched-chain amino acids, along with Leucine and Isoleucine. This amino acid cannot be produced by your body and must be obtained through food or through supplements.

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Alanine in Sanskrit

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Guru

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Asparagine in Sanskrit

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Manda

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Cysteine in Sasnkrit

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Hima

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Glutamine in Sasnkrit

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Snigdha

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Proline in Sanskrit

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Slakshna

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Tyrosine in Sanskrit

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Sandra

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Isoleucine in Sanskrit

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Mrudu

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Lysine in Sanskrit

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Sthira

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Threonine in Sanskrit

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Sthula

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Tryptophan in Sanskrit

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Picchila

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Arginine in Sanskrit

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Laghu

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Aspartate in Sanskrit

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Tikshna

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Glutamate in Sanskrit

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Ushna

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Glycine in Sanskrit

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Ruksha

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Serine in Sanskrit

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Khara

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Histidine in Sanskrit

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Drava

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Leucine in Sakskrit

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Kathina

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Methionine in Sanskrit

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Chala

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Phenylalanine in Sanskrit

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Sukshma

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Valine in Sanskrit

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Vishada

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