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What Are They? How Do They Work? Amino acids are the building blocks that make up proteins. Protein could not exist without the proper combination of amino acids. To understand how vital amino acids are, you must understand how essential proteins are to life. It is protein that provides the structure for all living things. Each organism from the largest animal to the tiniest microbe is composed of protein. It is protein that participates in the vital chemical processes that enable us to sustain life. In the human body, protein substances make up the muscles, ligaments, tendons, organs, glands, nails, hair, and body fluids (except for bile and urine). Proteins are essential for the growth of bones. Enzymes, hormones, and genes are also comprised of various proteins. Next to water, protein makes up the greatest portion of our body weight. Consequently, it is easy to see why meeting our body's protein requirements is so imp/rtant to good health. In order for a protein to be complete, it must contain all of its particular amino acids. Amino acids may be linked together almost indefinitely to form more than 50,000 different proteins and 20,000 known enzymes. Each type of protein is composed of different amino acids, each being tailored for a specific need, they are not interchangeable. Amino acids contain about 16 percent nitrogen. This distinguishes them from carbohydrates and fats in the body. The central nervous system cannot function without amino acids, which act as neurotransmitters or as precursors to the neurotransmitters. They are necessary in order for the brain to receive and send messages. Unless all of the amino acids are present together, almost anything can go wrong with the transmission of the message. In addition to their other vital functions, amino acids enable vitamins and minerals to perform their jobs properly. Even if the vitamins and minerals are absorbed and assimilated rapidly, they will not be effective unless amino acids are present. The average recommended dose of Vitamin A is 25,000 I.U. and 1,000 I.U. of Vitamin D. The two work well together. High dosages are not advised as they are fat soluble and store in the body and could become toxic. There are exceptions reported by qualified herbalists and Naturopathic doctors using larger amounts when working with people with fibroid Cysts and various female problems. It seems the body is so lacking that it takes 100,000 units a day to be effective. It would be best if this is done, to reduce after 4 weeks to 50,000 I.U. and each month by 25,000 I.U. until taking 25,000 I.U. then stay on the 25,000/1,000 I.U. each day. |
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