Amino Acid Indications

Question 1

Arginine

Answer 1

Immunodeficiency, infertility, wound healing

Question 2

Histidine

Answer 2

anemia, RA, allergy

Question 3

Isoleucine, Leucine, Valine

Answer 3

Huntington’s chorea (with niacin)

Question 4

Lysine

Answer 4

HSV, decreases TGs

Question 5

Methionine/SAMe

Answer 5

hyperestrogenism, alcoholism, OA, depression

Question 6

Phenylalanine

Answer 6

precursor to tyrosine, vitiligo, depression, Parkinson’s Avoid in PKU

Question 7

Threonine

Answer 7

Brain: alcoholism, epilepsy, depression, MS, ALS, detoxification

Question 8

Tryptophan

Answer 8

Precursor to serotonin: depression, insomnia, pain, anxiety, migraines

Question 9

Alanine

Answer 9

BPH Alan has a large prostate

Question 10

Aspartic Acid/Aspargagine

Answer 10

Liver protective, Immune function Asparagine: increase endurance, improve fatigue, detox

Question 11

Cysteine

Answer 11

Cys: cataracts, heavy metal poisoning, detox, skin repair NAC: chronic bronchitis, asthma, HIV infection, CF, detox

Question 12

Glutamate

Answer 12

Could increase energy and stop alcohol/sugar cravings Excess can cause cell damage. Caution.

Question 13

Glutamine

Answer 13

Any GI pathology

Question 14

Glycine

Answer 14

Onset of panic attack or anxiety Do not use with clozapine

Question 15

Proline

Answer 15

Cartilage, joint, tendon, ligament health Heart muscle support

Question 16

Serine

Answer 16

Blood sugar regulation Immune support Myelin sheath support (MS)

Question 17

Taurine

Answer 17

Cardiomyopathy, CHF, HTN, epilepsy

Question 18

Tyrosine

Answer 18

Hypothyroidism Parkinson’s Disease Depression