Uses/Functions of Amino acids

Question 1

plays role in blood vessel relaxation, stimulating and maintaining erection in men, production of ejaculate, and removal of excess ammonia from the body.

Answer 1

Arg

Question 2

plays role in intracellular signaling.

Answer 2

Pro

Question 3

Removal of toxins and ammonia from the body

Answer 3

Asp

Question 4

It helps promote equilibrium in the central nervous system—aids in balancing state of emotion.

Answer 4

Thr

Question 5

Important for the synthesis of red and white blood cells.

It is a precursor for histamine which is good for sexual arous

Answer 5

His

Question 6

Beneficial for wound healing. It acts as neurotransmitter

Answer 6

Gly

Question 7

Promotes healthy brain function. It is also necessary for the synthesis of RNA and DNA molecules.

Answer 7

Gln

Question 8

Has synergetic effect when taken with other antioxidants such as vitamin E and selenium

Answer 8

Cys

Question 9

Released from breakdown of muscle protein during intensive exercise.

Answer 9

Ala

Question 10

• Beneficial for healthy nervous system.
• useful against depression and suppressing appetite.
• used to produce dopamine and norepinephrine, chemicals that promote alertness, elevate mood, decrease pain, aid in memory and learning, and reduce hunger and appetite.

Answer 10

Phe

Question 11

Natural form. May improve rigidity, walking disabilities, speech difficulties and depression associated with Parkinson’s disease.

Answer 11

D-phenylalanine

Question 12

Can be converted into L-tyrosine, which is in turn converted into L-DOPA

Answer 12

L-phenylalanine

Question 13

-Is antioxidant

• Helps in breakdown of fats and aids in reducing muscle degeneration.
• Helps lower cholesterol levels by increasing the liver’s production of lecithin; reduces liver fat and protects the kidneys.
• principle supplier of sulfur, which inactivates free radicals.
• Is a natural chelating agent for heavy metals andhelps detoxify the body of these metals. -Adequate methionine prevents disorders of the hair, skin and nails;

Answer 13

Met

Question 14

• Precursor for L-carathine which is essential for healthy nervous system function.
• for adequate absorption of calcium and bone development in children

Answer 14

Lys

Question 15

• Enhance energy, increase endurance, and aid in muscle tissue recovery and repair.
• lowers elevated blood sugar levels and increases growth hormone production.

Answer 15

Val, Ile, Leu

Question 16

Precursor of dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine Promotes healthy thyroid functioning.

Answer 16

Tyr

Question 17

• Necessary for the synthesis of neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine).
• A natural relaxant, helps alleviate insomnia by inducing normal sleep; reduces anxiety and depression.
• Can be metabolized to niacin Vit. B3 if needed-Used to synthesized melatonin (5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine)

Answer 17

Trp

Question 18

Plays role in intracellular signaling.

Answer 18

Pro