Amino Acid?

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How much Protein is present in an Amino acid?
You have yourself a bit mixed up mate.

All protein is made up of amino acids. They link up next to each other, hundreds of them, to make one protein.

There are lots of kinds of amino acids and most of the time our pody can change the ones we eat and make them into the ones we need for growth and maintainance.

But there are 9 amino acids that the body cant make and so you have to make sure you get a balance of all of these "essential amino acids". This doesnt present much of a problem because good quality protein sources such as fish, meat and eggs come with all nine.  (+ info)

Does the amino acid, L-Arginine , help people with Bipolar disorders, as anyone had any luck using it?

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No  (+ info)

What are side effects of drinking amino acid?

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Hi... I'm 5'11 and 165lbs. I not that big, just mascular anyway do you know any side effects of amino acid to out body?

I've taken whey protien before well it was ok... I'm planning to take amino acid. Wanna gain a little more mass.
I would focus on Nutrition if you are looking to gain mass!!! Eat an ample amount of quality whole foods rich in proteins and carbohydrates. BCAA's are great in tissue repair!!

If you are consuming a whey product make sure it is chemical free and minus the fillers and additives! Good luck  (+ info)

Is there a difference between an amino acid test based on saliva and one based on blood?

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I have recently heard good things about a blood spot amino acid test that tests for your deficiancies and based on the outcome you can get supplements you need. My naturopath suggested an amino acid test based on saliva and I want to know if one is more accurate or better than the other?
Hi purplepansy. Cute 'name'. Amino acid imbalances are common and can cause significant health problems. Getting tested, therefore, may be a very good idea.

Unfortunately, because I am not aware of the saliva test your doctor is recommending, I can't give you any advice on that. Ask your doctor this question. I am sure he/she will be happy to answer your concerns and provide you with documentation about the test's accuracy, reliability, etc.

If you are really in doubt, have BOTH tests done. Serum amino acid profiles are valid and would provide a good comparison for the saliva test. If the results are similar, then you can do future/followup testing with the saliva method.

Best wishes and good luck.

P.S. I just received the results for my own serum amino acid profile yesterday. I get mine tested (along with many other tests) annually. I use Metamatrix Labs and their ION profile.  (+ info)

What is the corellation between aspartame and the amino acid phenylalanine?

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If you look on any food label that contains aspartame, you will see a warning in bold that states: Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine. I want to know why the two are related since they warn about aspartame, but phenylalanine is an essential amino acid.
Phenylalanine - Aspartame
Phenylalanine is a hidden danger to anyone consuming aspartame. Most consumers don't know that too much Phenylalanine is a neurotoxin and excites the neurons in the brain to the point of cellular death.

ADD/ADHD, emotional and behavioral disorders can all be triggered by too much Phenylalanine in the daily diet. If you are one in ten thousand people who are PKU or carry the PKU gene, Phenylalanine can cause irreversible brain damage and death, especially when used in high quantities or during pregnancy. Phenylalanine is 50% of aspartame, and to the degree humans consume diet products, Phenylalanine levels are reaching a dangerous peak.

It is important to learn about the ingredients within your foods, especially isolated amino acids like Phenylalanine. They are in combination within nature for a reason - they don't belong in isolated form for the healthy human diet.



Phenylalanine - Aspartame
Nutrition fact about Phenylalanine in aspartame:

The 1976 Groliers encyclopedia states cancer cannot live without phenylalanine. Phenylalanine makes up 50% of aspartame.

Phenylalanine is one of the essential amino acids found in proteins, but I am one of the believers that amino acids should be eaten in combination, not in isolated form. Nature provides amino acids in combination; only man isolates them for processing purposes.

Phenylalanine is found naturally in foods such as eggs, milk, bananas, and meat. If you are PKU (Phenylketonuric) or sensitive to phenylalanine, you will react to the phenylalanine in aspartame. You may want to get a blood test to check for this condition. Over the past 20 years, humans have become more aware of PKU reactions because human beings began using isolated phenylalanine to the degree it is harmful to some individuals, many as aspartame side effects. My suggestion would be to research PKU and phenylalanine extensively. Phenylalanine can be very harmful to diabetics.

Read all food labels and avoid anything with isolated amino acids. You want to buy products with at least eight amino acids in combination.  (+ info)

I was wondering what's the difference between the amino acid and protein shakes?

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I've been lifting for around 3 months now inorder to gaine muscel mass for my rowing practice.Im dowing fine still i need to gaine at least 20lp of muscel,so i'll start taking protein shakes or amino acid separately in my diet but i need to know which is better and what the difference.
Protein and Amino acid are both needed for muscle growth, BUT...
The use of protein and amino acid supplements by athletes just isn't needed. Most athletes, including vegetarians, can easily get all the protein they need through a healthy diet. There isn't any good scientific evidence that shows that the addition of protein or amino acid supplements to a good diet based on the Food Guide Pyramid will increase muscle strength or size, enhance endurance, or decrease body fat, These goals can be obtained only through a well-thought-out training program coupled with a healthy diet.  (+ info)

What are the side effects of taking an Essential Amino Acid supplement?

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I am changing my diet for health reasons and incorporating more vegetables. A concern of mine is the lack of essential amino acids. I have to cut down on diary, eggs, red meats, etc. When I was on a vegetarian diet prior, I felt physically weak and tired at times. I am looking to incorporate an essential amino acid supplement (Andrew Lessman Procps). What are the side effects of supplementing essential amino acids?
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Twenty amino acids are needed to build the various proteins used in the growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues. Eleven of these amino acids can be made by the body itself, while the other nine (called essential amino acids) must come from the diet. Foods of animal origin and plants are the richest dietary sources of essential amino acids.

Since most of these building blocks are produced by the body, the possibility of side effects are low/rare.

In very rare cases, some instances of restlessness, anxiety, and rapid heart have been reported. These were cases were very high doses were used for long periods of time and mainly by bodybuilders. Amino Acids are generally considered safe.

That being said, if you have liver or kidney disease, high doses of Amino Acids should only be taken after consultation with your doctor. In this case, any side effects would be in line with any pre-existing medical conditions.

High Protein intake is probably THE most recommended step every person who wants to gain muscle hears at the start of their training. The say it’s good for you and will make wonders right? It will definitely help you build your muscles. So what in the world does this phrase mean - High Protein intake? This is associated with the famous Diet Low Carb - High Protein Intake. Carbs short for Carbohydrates, is our source of energy. So, what are the effects of High Protein Intake?

High Protein Intake may cause an amount of stress put on the kidneys. In other words, they increase the risk of kidney stones.

Another side effect of it is Bone Loss or the increase risk of having Osteoporosis. This is of course for long term use and continuous practice of this Diet.

Hope this helps  (+ info)

What is Amino Acid and how does it work?

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What types are good to get. And fat burners has anyone used those before and can you use Amino Acid and Fat Burners together?
Thank for the info.
amino acids help to maintain muscle tissue; they also are needed during times of physical stress and intense exercise.
For bodybuilding/workout purposes the "branched chain amino acids" are best.
http://www.anyvitamins.com/branched-chain-amino-acids-info.htm

Yes, you can take Fat Burners while using amino acids. many bodybuilders take both at the same time...just follow the manufactuers dosing instructions.  (+ info)

Would it be bad to eat baking soda as well as an amino acid supplement before a mile race?

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I've heard a couple spoonfulls of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can neutralize lactic acid and improve a runner's time. I also have "amino vital", an amino acids powder that's supposed to increase performance. Would it be bad to take both of these? Should I choose only one?
Since I already bought the Amino Acids, would it hurt to take them both?
Choose the baking soda. It actually does improve performance, although one of the side effects is explosive diarrhea. Throw the amino acids away. They don't do anything, under any circumstances. Protein is made of amino acids, so if you eat any type of protein, you already get more than enough amino acids. Amino acid supplements are a GARGANTUAN waste of money. Seriously.

Edit: You can take the amino acids, but I would highly recommend that you don't buy anymore. It's a waste of money. All you're doing is taking EXTREMELY expensive protein. If you want an amino acid supplement, eat a can of tuna.  (+ info)

Whats the benefits of taking an Amino Acid supplement?

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Whats the benefits of taking an Amino Acid supplement?
For a male that is.
Aminos provide all the basic (essential) building blocks in order to grow lean body mass. (muscle). Protein powders are full of them, so there is no need to buy them in pill form if youre on the powder. The pills are expensive compared to tubs of powder...  (+ info)

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