About Amino Acids

Though you may have heard of them before, do you know the benefits amino acids offer? As the building blocks of protein, amino acids provide the means for the body to synthesize the necessary protein for good health. They are a vital part of the way your body functions so it is important for you to get enough. Amino acids have been used as artificial sweeteners (aspartame) and flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate or MSG). They have also been used for those who suffer from depression.

Featured Reviews for Amino Acids



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 L-Tyrosine Plus


I used this product in conjunction with 5-HTP to cure an attention deficit issue. My main concern had been the inability to shift attention from one item to the next, as well as difficulty reading. While I still felt I could not fully comprehend the material I'd read after taking this product, I felt better able to handle directions at work. Read More...
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 L-Lysine


This is a great amino-acid. I have used L-Lysine for many years when I get a cold sore. When I have one coming on I start taking 3-4 capsules a day. I still may breakout into a cold sore, but the length of time is shortened by days compared to not taking the supplement. I've also noticed less scarring also when taking L-Lysine. Read More...
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 DL-Phenylalanine 500 mg


I suffer from bouts of seasonal depression, meaning that the episodes are not related to life events, but are more a disorder that is either triggered by changes in diet from season to season ( nutritional changes ), changes in exposure to sunlight in the autumn/winter, or perhaps genetic and having to do with neurotransmitters in the brain not reacting as normal when under more stress. Read More...