Amino Acid Indications Flashcards
Arginine
Immunodeficiency, infertility, wound healing
Histidine
anemia, RA, allergy
Isoleucine, Leucine, Valine
Huntington’s chorea (with niacin)
Lysine
HSV, decreases TGs
Methionine/SAMe
hyperestrogenism, alcoholism, OA, depression
Phenylalanine
precursor to tyrosine, vitiligo, depression, Parkinson’s
Avoid in PKU
Threonine
Brain: alcoholism, epilepsy, depression, MS, ALS, detoxification
Tryptophan
Precursor to serotonin: depression, insomnia, pain, anxiety, migraines
Alanine
BPH
Alan has a large prostate
Aspartic Acid/Aspargagine
Liver protective, Immune function
Asparagine: increase endurance, improve fatigue, detox
Cysteine
Cys: cataracts, heavy metal poisoning, detox, skin repair
NAC: chronic bronchitis, asthma, HIV infection, CF, detox
Glutamate
Could increase energy and stop alcohol/sugar cravings
Excess can cause cell damage. Caution.
Glutamine
Any GI pathology
Glycine
Onset of panic attack or anxiety
Do not use with clozapine
Proline
Cartilage, joint, tendon, ligament health
Heart muscle support