Amino Acid Indications Flashcards

1
Q

Arginine

A

Immunodeficiency, infertility, wound healing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Histidine

A

anemia, RA, allergy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Isoleucine, Leucine, Valine

A

Huntington’s chorea (with niacin)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Lysine

A

HSV, decreases TGs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Methionine/SAMe

A

hyperestrogenism, alcoholism, OA, depression

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Phenylalanine

A

precursor to tyrosine, vitiligo, depression, Parkinson’s

Avoid in PKU

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Threonine

A

Brain: alcoholism, epilepsy, depression, MS, ALS, detoxification

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Tryptophan

A

Precursor to serotonin: depression, insomnia, pain, anxiety, migraines

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Alanine

A

BPH

Alan has a large prostate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Aspartic Acid/Aspargagine

A

Liver protective, Immune function

Asparagine: increase endurance, improve fatigue, detox

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Cysteine

A

Cys: cataracts, heavy metal poisoning, detox, skin repair
NAC: chronic bronchitis, asthma, HIV infection, CF, detox

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Glutamate

A

Could increase energy and stop alcohol/sugar cravings

Excess can cause cell damage. Caution.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Glutamine

A

Any GI pathology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Glycine

A

Onset of panic attack or anxiety

Do not use with clozapine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Proline

A

Cartilage, joint, tendon, ligament health

Heart muscle support

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Serine

A

Blood sugar regulation
Immune support
Myelin sheath support (MS)

17
Q

Taurine

A

Cardiomyopathy, CHF, HTN, epilepsy

18
Q

Tyrosine

A

Hypothyroidism
Parkinson’s Disease
Depression