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There a 3 types of Amino Acids, Conditional Amino Acids, Nonessential Amino Acids and Essential Amino Acids, However all of them are important to us. 'Essential' amino acid just means they cannot be made by the body. Amino acid supplements are especially vital for athletes because they support muscle building, and people over 50 as generally people over 50 lose muscle mass. They form proteins which are the building blocks of health and Amino acid supplements can help ensure you have the amino acids you need for cell growth, tissue repair and body functions. Amino Acids also play a vital role in supporting lung function, balance blood sugar, maintaining a healthy heart and lots more.
Fuel for muscles in an easy to use powdered form.
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue, where it plays a vital role in metabolic processes. Intense training depletes Glutamine levels and although glutamine is present in high protein foods, such as meat and fish, it's used as a supplement because if it's taken just before or just after exercise, it can help maintain glutamine levels during this crucial time. This can in turn help the recovery of muscles after exercise.
Gut health & sports recovery
Glutamine is particularly important for the health of the gut with the cells of the gut lining obtaining much of their growth material through utilising glutamine as a fuel. Large quantities of glutamine are stored in our muscles where it plays an important role in repairing and building new muscle.
Glutamine is the most prevalent amino acid in the human body. It has a wide range of functions including providing antioxidant support, supporting the immune system, tissue growth, kidney and brain function. Suitable for vegetarians & vegans.
Transports fatty acids into the muscle cells
Carnitine’s most important known metabolic function is to transport long chain fatty acids into the mitochondria of muscle cells where they are oxidised and burned for energy. Cardiac muscle is especially dependent upon this mechanism as an important source of metabolic energy.
Like all other amino acids cysteine's most important function is to contribute to the structure of proteins. One such protein that cysteine helps to form the structure of is keratin, which is found in hair, skin and nails. It also acts as a detoxifier and plays a role in energy metabolism and fatty acid synthesis.
Glutamine requirements are increased in the body during periods of ill health. In particular supplementation is important for improving “gut barrier” function or treating “leaky gut” syndrome.
Best known as a powerful antioxidant
L-Glutathione is a tripeptide composed of cysteine, glutamic acid and glycine. Of its many roles in the body it is best known as a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants help to neutralise harmful free radicals that are produced quite naturally in the human body and which, if allowed to proceed unchecked, can harm tissues and organs.
The neurotransmitter, histamine, which is released during allergic reactions such as hayfever, is derived from the amino acid histidine. Histidine is also necessary for the maintenance of the myelin sheath of nerves.
Lysine is an essential amino acid. Like all amino acids it functions as a building block for proteins. Lysine is abundant in animal based foodstuffs such as red meat but found in much lower quantities in most vegetables. Hence, low dietary intakes are frequently seen in vegetarians.
This sulphur containing essential amino acid has antioxidant properties and is necessary for the mineral selenium to be absorbed and utilised. Additionally, methionine can be a detoxifying agent assisting in the removal of certain heavy metals from the body.
Ornithine releases growth hormone and helps maintain the health of the immune system and the liver. It has similar properties to arginine, since these two amino acids convert into one another in the body as required.
Phenylalaine is an essential amino acid and is the precursor for the amino acid tyrosine. Like tyrosine, it is the precursor for the neurotransmitters called catecholamines (adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine).
Tyrosine is considered a non-essential amino acid because the body can make it from phenylalanine. It is important to brain nutrition because it is a precursor of the neurotransmitters - dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline. It also acts as a precursor for certain hormones, including thyroxine and for the major human pigment melanin.
Taurine is a sulphur containing amino acid that, in adults, can be synthesised from cysteine when vitamin B6 and the mineral zinc are present. It is one of the most abundant amino acids in the body, and participates in the normal functioning of the heart, brain, eyes, gallbladder and vascular system. As with all our amino acids, Lamberts Taurine is presented in its free-form for maximum absorption. Each capsule provides a full 500mg of Taurine.
L-Carnitine primarily regulates fat burning in the body
L-Carnitine primarily regulates fat burning in the body. Its most important known metabolic function is to transport long chain fatty acids into the mitochondria of muscle cells where they are oxidised and burned for energy. This can make exercise more productive, particularly for runners and for those undergoing intensive training. Cardiac muscle is especially dependent upon this mechanism as an important source of metabolic energy.
Cysteine is a sulphur amino acid and a vital component involved in many essential metabolic processes such as assisting the metabolism of omega-3 fatty acids, contributing towards the strength of hair, aiding in enzyme and insulin production, and assisting the elimination of heavy metals from the body. Suitable for vegetarians & vegans.
The mystery ingredient in tea
Everyone knows that a nice cup of tea is the best thing for someone who has had some kind of shock or stressful ordeal. No other hot drink seems to offer this kind of support so there must be something in tea that has this calming effect. The mystery ingredient in tea is now thought to be an amino acid called L-Theanine. Whilst it is not unique to tea, the tea plant seems a particularly rich source.
Arginine is considered a non-essential amino acid although research indicates that it is ‘conditionally essential’ in that the body may not be able to manufacture sufficient in times of rapid growth, trauma and other physical stresses. Arginine is also known to play an important role in cardiovascular performance and is required for optimum growth.
The amino acid, L-arginine, supports a healthy immune response. It stimulates the thymus gland, boosts white blood cell production and stimulates release of growth hormone.
Carnosine (ß-alanyl-L-histidine) is a naturally-occurring dipeptide (a combination of two amino acids) found in muscles, brain and other human tissues. Carnosine is a potent antioxidant and buffering agent. Our Carnosine is hydrazine free.
HELP NEUTRALIZE THE CHEMICAL BY-PRODUCTS OF SMOKING
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) has been extensively researched for its antioxidant properties, particularly in its potential to neutralize the chemical by-products of smoking. Its ease of conversion to both extracellular and intracellular glutathione, coupled with its stability and long half-life in the body, makes it an economical and powerful antioxidant. N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)—a derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine—forms the all-natural foundation of any daily lung support routine. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) can also help support the integrity of intestinal mucosal cells.*
L-Lysine is one of the nine essential amino acids that cannot be made in the body and is the basic raw material for carnitine synthesis. L-Lysine is the precursor of hydroxylysine, one of the key constituents of collagen, an essential component of arterial linings.
L-Tyrosine is a precursor to several neurotransmitters including dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. Tyrosine’s effect on neurotransmitters makes it helpful for maintaining a positive mood.*
Necessary for the transport and conversion of fats into energy inside the mitochondria of cells, L-Carnitine can facilitate the utilization of fat as energy
Taurine is needed by the brain, heart, central nervous system and skeletal muscles. Taurine improves the utilization of sugar and potentiates the action of insulin. It also has beneficial effects on eye and heart health.*
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate is a nutrient biosynthesized from amino acids and is naturally found in the human body, mainly stored in skeletal and cardiac muscle. Studies suggest that this compound may aid in healthy fat metabolism by facilitating the utilization of fatty acids as fuel.*
Are you worried about losing your memory and cognition as you age? Perhaps worried about memory and cognition in someone who drinks too much alcohol? Supplementing with acetyl-l-carnitine has been shown to diminish memory loss and cognitive impairment associated with aging and it appears to help alcoholics, too. Acetyl-l-carnitine, often called ALC, has been shown to preserve brain health. It promotes healthy brain functioning and provides oxidative support, thereby reducing oxidative damage. It also supports healthy nerve function throughout the body, particularly associated with poor blood sugar control and/or induced by medications.
ONE OF THE KEY HEALTH COMPONENTS IN GREEN TEA
Reduce feelings of stress and increase relaxation without daytime grogginess with pure Suntheanine® L-theanine. L-theanine is an amino acid naturally found in green tea, and is one of the key health components in green tea.
Research has shown increases production of alpha brain waves, and supports healthy vascular blood flow and improves immune function.*
L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid and a precursor to adrenaline, norepinepherine, dopamine and L-dopa. L-tyrosine is involved in the production of thyroid hormone and the skin pigment melanin.*
NAC, the acetyl derivative of L-cysteine, is more stable than L-cysteine, and can convert into L-cysteine after being absorbed. NAC is a natural source of sulfur for metabolism, and an antioxidant that supports glutathione synthesis.*
Taurine is a semi-essential amino acid that plays a specialized role as an ion and pH buffer in the body, and is also an antioxidant.*
The acetyl derivative of L-carnitine. Acetyl-L-carnitine is involved in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates and fats, as well as the conversion of fats into energy.*
Lysine is mainly found in animal proteins so vegetarians may be deficient. Lysine may help maintain healthy arteries.
A formulation of 17 naturally occurring amino acids in their free forms, including 9 essential amino acids, as well as L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). Contains no L-tryptophan.
Theanine is an amino acid found in green tea that supports a relaxed and restful state.
L-arginine is considered a semi-essential amino acid, and is involved in growth hormone release, the production of nitric oxide, and the metabolism of ammonia waste in the urea cycle.*
Acetyl-L-Carnitine 250mg capsules is one of Solgar's premium-quality amino acids.
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L-carnitine supports fat metabolism and the conversion of fat into cellular energy, helping to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria of the cell.*
Solgar's BCAA Plus capsules contain the three essential branched chain amino acids L-leucine, L-isoleucine & L-valine.
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L-citrulline, like L-arginine and L-ornithine, is involved in the metabolism of ammonia waste in the urea cycle, and in the vasodilation pathways.*
Solgar's Carnitine Complex contains Acetyl-L-Carnitine, L-Carnitine Fumarate and Glycine Propionyl L-Carnitine.
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L-glutamine supports the development of enterocytes, a type of cell that is plentiful in the epithelial lining of the gastrointestinal tract.* L-glutamine also supports muscle glycogen stores, growth hormone production, and can cross the blood-brain barrier where the brain uses it for fuel.*
L-lysine is an essential amino acid that is involved with calcium absorption, collagen formation, and the production of bone tissue.* Free form amino acid, high purity, well tolerated.
L-methionine is an essential sulfur-bearing amino acid that supports liver detoxification, liver fat metabolism, and energy production.*
