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ALANINE

•	Source of energy for muscle tissue, the brain and central nervous system

•	Strengthens the immune system by producing antibodies

•	Helps in the metabolism of sugars and organic acids.


ARGININE

•	Improves immune responses to bacteria, viruses and tumor cells

•	Promotes wound healing and regeneration of the liver

•	Causes the release of growth hormones

•	Considered crucial for optimal muscle growth and tissue repair


ASPARTIC ACID

•	Aids in the expulsion of harmful ammonia from the body

•	May increase resistance to fatigue and increase endurance


CYSTINE

•	Functions as an antioxidant

•	A powerful aid to the body in protecting against radiation and pollution

•	Helps slow down the aging process

•	Deactivates free radicals

•	Neutralizes toxins

•	Aids in protein synthesis

•	Prevents cellular change

•	Necessary for the formation of the skin

•	Aids in the recovery from burns and surgical operations

•	Hair and skin are made up 10-14% Cystine.


GLUTAMIC ACID

•	Considered to be nature's "brain food" by improving mental capacities

•	Helps speed the healing of ulcers

•	Relieves fatigue

•	Helps control alcoholism

•	Diminishes the craving for sugar.


GLYCINE

•	Helps trigger the release of oxygen to the energy requiring cell-making process

•	Important in the manufacturing of hormones responsible for a strong immune system


HISTIDINE

•	Found abundantly in hemoglobin

•	Used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, allergic diseases, ulcers and anemia

A deficiency can cause poor hearing.


Non-essential Amino Acids

Can be manufactured by the body with proper nutrition

ALANINE

ARGININE

ASPARTIC ACID

CYSTINE

GLUTAMIC ACID

GLYCINE

HISTIDINE

PROLINE

SERINE

TAURINE

TYROSINE