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-formed by proteins during digestion -precursor of serotonin & melatonin |
tryptophan |
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-natural relaxant for insomnia, anxiety and depression |
tryptophan |
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treatment for migraine headaches |
tryptophan |
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-constituent for fibrous protein in the body --for healing and repair |
valine |
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-muscle metabolism & coordination -tissue repair & nitrogen balance |
valine |
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-energy source -treatment for muscle, mental & emotional problems |
valine |
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-found in catalytic site in proteins & enzymes --acts on the active site or catalytic site of the enzyme |
arginine |
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-cell division -tissue repair -stimulation of protein synthesis |
arginine |
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-immune function -release of hormones |
arginine |
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for urea generation --urea cycle in the liver ---free ammonia is converted to urea in the liver that is less toxic & can be filtered by the kidney |
arginine |
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synthesis of creatine --eventually turns into creatinine to be excreted by the kidneys |
arginine |
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non essential amino acids |
-alanine, asparagine -aspartic acid, cysteine -glutamic acid, glutamine -glycine, proline -serine, tyrosine |
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-one of the simplest -major role in the transfer of nitrogen |
alanine |
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-reduce toxic buildup -strengthens immune system |
alanine |
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-first amino acid to be isolated in asparagus juice |
asparagine |
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-most abundant involved in nitrogen transport -ammonia synthesis |
asparagine |
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converts amino acids to another by amination or transamination |
asparagine |
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-vital role in metabolism during construction of other amino acids and metabolites in the citric acid cycle |
aspartic acid |
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-a metabolite in the UREA cycle -participates in gluconeogenesis |
aspartic acid |
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-only amino acid that contains sulfur -important in FOOD FLAVORS |
cysteine |
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eventually converts into cystine, which is stable in the GIT --which allows it to perform its function |
cysteine |
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-when added with amino group --glutamine |
glutamic acid |
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-serves as a neurotransmitter -metabolism of sugar and fats |
glutamic acid |
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-most abundant amino acid found in proteins -acid/base balance |
glutamine |
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-transports ammonia into the liver -high conc in skeletal muscle |
glutamine |
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-simplest BUT NOT optically active -essential for synthesis of many important products |
glycine |
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-used by liver for detoxification -promotes healing and glycogen storage |
glycine |
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inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS |
glycine |
