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Valine

Aliphatic & Essential Amino Acids Valine is an essential Amino Acids and one of the three (3) branched-chain Amino Acids (Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine) responsible in aiding muscle breakdown prevention, by supplying the muscles with an extra glucose or energy production during physical activity. Its also a precursor in the penicillin biosynthetic pathway. • Valine (RDA) is 24 mg/kg General Information & Details General Information & Details Name: Valine (Val) DNA CODE – GTT,GTC,GTA,GTG Type: Aliphatic & Essential – (Non-Polar – Aliphatic R-Groups) Molecular Weight (Molar Mass): 117.14634 g/mol Molecular Formula (Structural Formula): C5H11NO2 Residue Formula: C5H9NO Canonical: CC(C)C(C(=O)O)N Isomeric: CC(C)[COOH](C(=O)O)N Melting point: 315 °C Solubility in Water: 85 g/1 L (20 °C); pKa – 2,32; pKb – 9,62 Other names: • (2S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid; • L-2-Amino-3-methylbutyric acid; • (S)-?-Aminoisovaleric acid; • L-alpha-Aminoisovaleric acid Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Action Deficiency Symptoms of Valine Deficiency Symptoms Note: * Valine is one of three (3) branched-chain Amino Acids (Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine), meaning it […]

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Tryptophan

Aromatic & Essential Amino Acids Tryptophan is an essential Amino Acids forming the building block for numerous life-giving biomolecules (such as enzymes, structural proteins, serotonin, melatonin, and neurotransmitters). • Tryptophan (RDA) is 5 mg/kg General Information & Details General Information & Details Name: Tryptophan (Trp) DNA CODE – TGG Type: Aromatic & Essential – (Aromatic R-Groups) Molecular Weight (Molar Mass): 204.22518 g/mol Molecular Formula (Structural Formula): C11H12N2O2 Residue Formula: C11H10N2O Canonical: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)CC(C(=O)O)N Isomeric: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)C[COOH](C(=O)O)N Melting point: 280-285 °C Solubility in Water: 11,4 g/L (20 °C); pKa – 2,83; pKb – 9,39 Other names: • (2S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid; • 2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid; • (S)-2-Amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid; • L-alpha-Amino-3-Indolepropionic acid; • Alpha-Amino-3-Indolepropionic acid; • Indole-3-Alanine; • Indole-3-propionic acid, alpha-amino-; • 1-beta-3-Indolylalanine; • Propionic acid, 2-amino-3-indol-3-yl- Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Action Deficiency Symptoms of Tryptophan Deficiency Symptoms of Tryptophan • Experiencing negative feelings. • A tendency to feel anxious or depressed. • Can encourage the onset of Anxiety disorder. • Bipolar disorder. • Sleep disorders […]

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Threonine

Hydroxylic & Essential Amino Acids Threonine is an essential Amino Acids very important in human Immune System support through the production of antibodies. • Threonine (RDA) is 20mg/kg General Information & Details General Information & Details Name: Threonine (Thr) DNA CODE – ACT,ACC,ACA,ACG Type: Hydroxylic & Essential – (Polar – Uncharged R-Groups) Molecular Weight (Molar Mass): 119.11916 g/mol Molecular Formula (Structural Formula): C4H9NO3 Residue Formula: C4H7NO2 Canonical: CC(C(C(=O)O)N)O Isomeric: C[COH]([COOH](C(=O)O)N)O Melting point: 256 °C Solubility in Water: 90 g/L (20 °C); pKa – 2,09; pKb – 9,10 Other names: • (2S,3R)-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid; • (2S,3R)-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid; • L-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid; • (S)-Threonine Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Action Deficiency Symptoms of Threonine Deficiency Symptoms Health Benefits of Threonine Alcoholism Foods & Alcoholism Anti-Aging Foods & Bones Bones • Threonine aids building strong Bones and tooth enamel. Foods & Bones Breastfeeding Foods & Breastfeeding Cancer & Tumor Prevention Foods & Cancer Cardiovascular System Foods & Cardiovascular System Circulatory System Foods & Circulatory System […]

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Phenylalanine

Aromatic & Essential Amino Acids Phenylalanine is an essential Amino Acids which leads to the formation of Adrenaline, which is converted to norAdrenaline and also a precursor of Tyrosine. • Phenylalanine (+ Tyrosine) (RDA) is 33 mg/kg General Information & Details General Information & Details Name: Phenylalanine (Phe) DNA CODE – TTT,TTC Type: Aromatic & Essential – (Aromatic R-Groups) Molecular Weight (Molar Mass): 165.18914 g/mol Molecular Formula (Structural Formula): C9H11NO2 Residue Formula: C9H9NO Canonical: C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(C(=O)O)N Isomeric: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C[COOH](C(=O)O)N Melting point: 270-275 °C Solubility in Water: 27 g/L (20 °C); pKa – 1,83; pKb – 9,13 Other names: • (2S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid; • L-beta-Phenylalanine; • L-2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid; • (S)-alpha-Amino-benzenepropanoic acid; • (S)-alpha-Aminohydrocinnamic acid; • (S)-alpha-Amino-beta-phenylpropionic acid; • Phenyl-alpha-alanine; (-)-beta-phenylalanine; • Beta-Phenyl-alpha-alanine; • Beta-Phenyl-L-alanine; • 3-Phenyl-L-Alanine; • L-beta-Phenylalanine; • (S)-Phenylalanine; • 3-Phenylalanine Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Action Deficiency Symptoms of Phenylalanine Deficiency Symptoms Health Benefits of Phenylalanine Alcoholism Foods & Alcoholism Anti-Aging Foods & Bones Bones Foods & Bones Breastfeeding Foods & Breastfeeding […]

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Methionine

Sulfur-Containing & Essential Amino Acids Methionine is a Sulfur-containing essential Amino Acids, which acts as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of different phospholipids. • Methionine (+ Cysteine) (RDA) is 19 mg/kg General Information & Details General Information & Details Name: Methionine (Met) DNA CODE – ATG Type: Sulfur-Containing & Essential – (Non-Polar – Aliphatic R-Groups) Molecular Weight (Molar Mass): 149.21134 g/mol Molecular Formula (Structural Formula): C5H11NO2S Residue Formula: C5H9NOS Canonical: CSCCC(C(=O)O)N Isomeric: CSCC[COOH](C(=O)O)N Melting point: 284 °C Solubility in Water: 53.7 g/1 L (20 °C); pKa – 2,28; pKb – 9,21 Other names: • (2S)-2-Amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid; • L-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butyric acid; • S-Methionine; • L-alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid; • (S)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid; • L-alpha-Amino-gamma-methylthiobutyric acid; • L-gamma-Methylthio-alpha-aminobutyric acid; • L-2-Amino-4-methylthiobutanoic acid Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Action Deficiency Symptoms of Methionine Deficiency Symptoms Health Benefits of Methionine Alcoholism Foods & Alcoholism Anti-Aging Foods & Bones Bones Foods & Bones Breastfeeding Foods & Breastfeeding Cancer & Tumor Prevention Foods & Cancer Cardiovascular System Foods & Cardiovascular […]

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Lysine

Basic & Essential Amino Acids Lysine is an essential Amino Acids that plays a vital role in Calcium absorption and necessary as a building block for all proteins/muscles in the body. • Lysine (RDA) is 38mg/kg General Information & Details General Information & Details Name: Lysine (Lys) DNA CODE – AAA,AAG Type: Basic & Essential – (Positively Charged R-Groups) Molecular Weight (Molar Mass): 146.18756 g/mol Molecular Formula (Structural Formula): C6H14N2O2 Residue Formula: C6H12N2O Canonical: C(CCN)CC(C(=O)O)N Isomeric: C(CCN)C[COOH](C(=O)O)N Melting point: 215 °C Solubility in Water: 1500 g/L (25 °C); pKa – 2,18; pKb – 8,95 Other names: • (2S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid; • Alpha-Lysine; • (+)-S-Lysine; • (S)-2,6-Diamino-hexanoic acid Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Action Deficiency Symptoms of Lysine Deficiency Symptoms Health Benefits of Lysine Alcoholism Foods & Alcoholism Anti-Aging Foods & Bones Bones • Lysine is helpful with Calcium absorption and decrease in the amount of Calcium lost in urine, thus essential for Bone Health and may help prevent the Bone loss […]

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Leucine

Aliphatic & Essential Amino Acids Leucine is an essential Amino Acids and one of three (3) branched-chain Amino Acids (Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine) critical for Protein synthesis and muscle repair. • Leucine (RDA) is 42mg/kg General Information & Details General Information & Details Name: Leucine (Leu) DNA CODE – CTT,CTC,CTA,CTG,TTA,TTG Type: Aliphatic & Essential – (Non-Polar – Aliphatic R-Groups) Molecular Weight (Molar Mass): 131.17292 g/mol Molecular Formula (Structural Formula): C6H13NO2 Residue Formula: C6H11NO Canonical: CC(C)CC(C(=O)O)N Isomeric: CC(C)C[COOH](C(=O)O)N Melting point: 293 °C Solubility in Water: 22.4 g/1 L (20 °C); pKa – 2,36; pKb – 9,60 Other names: • (2S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid; • L-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid; • Alpha-Aminoisocaproic acid; • L-alpha-Aminoisocaproic acid; • Alpha-Amino-gamma-methylvaleric acid; • (S)-2-Amino-4-methylvaleric acid; • 4-Methyl-norvaline Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Action Deficiency Symptoms of Leucine Deficiency Symptoms Health Benefits of Leucine Alcoholism Foods & Alcoholism Anti-Aging Foods & Bones Bones Foods & Bones Breastfeeding Foods & Breastfeeding Cancer & Tumor Prevention Foods & Cancer Cardiovascular System Foods & Cardiovascular […]

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Isoleucine

Aliphatic & Essential Amino Acids Isoleucine is an essential Amino Acids and an isomer of Leucine capable of increasing endurance and healing of muscle tissues. Isoleucine is one of three (3) branched-chain Amino Acids (Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine) which constitute nearly 70% of all the Amino Acids in the body’s Proteins, heavily concentrated in muscle tissue and involved in muscle Metabolism. • Isoleucine (RDA) is 19 mg/kg General Information & Details General Information & Details Name: Isoleucine (Ile) DNA CODE – ATT,ATC,ATA Type: Aliphatic & Essential – (Non-Polar – Aliphatic R-Groups) Molecular Weight (Molar Mass): 131.17292 g/mol Molecular Formula (Structural Formula): C6H13NO2 Residue Formula: C6H11NO Canonical: CCC(C)C(C(=O)O)N Isomeric: CC[COH](C)[COOH](C(=O)O)N Melting point: 286-288 °C Solubility in Water: 41.2 g/1 L (50 °C); pKa – 2,36; pKb – 9,60 Other names: • (2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid; • (2S,3S)-alpha-Amino-beta-methyl-n-valeric acid; • Erythro-L-Isoleucine; • L-iso-leucine; • (S)-Isoleucine; • 2S,3S-Isoleucine Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Action Deficiency Symptoms of Isoleucine Deficiency Symptoms Health Benefits of Isoleucine Alcoholism Foods […]

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Histidine

Basic & Essential Amino Acids Histidine is an essential Amino Acids (especially in infants and individuals with uremia – a kidney disorder) in the formation of numerous metal-bearing enzymes and compounds (such as the anti-oxidant superoxide dismutase), but largely non-essential to healthy adults. • Histidine (RDA) is 14 mg/kg General Information & Details General Information & Details Name: Histidine (His) DNA CODE – CAT,CAC Type: Basic & Essential – (Positively Charged R-Groups) Molecular Weight (Molar Mass): 155.15456 g/mol Molecular Formula (Structural Formula): C6H9N3O2 Residue Formula: C6H7N3O Canonical: C1=C(NC=N1)CC(C(=O)O)N Isomeric: C1=C(NC=N1)C[COOH](C(=O)O)N Melting point: 285 °C Solubility in Water: 41.6 g/1 L (25 °C); pKa – 1,82; pKb – 9,17 Other names: • (2S)-2-Amino-3-(3H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid; • (S)-4-(2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl)imidazole; • (S)-alpha-Amino-1H-imidazole-4-propanoic acid; • L-2-Amino-3-(4-imidazolyl)propionic acid; • (2S)-2-azaniumyl-3-(3H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoate Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Action Deficiency Symptoms of Histidine Deficiency Symptoms Health Benefits of Histidine Alcoholism Foods & Alcoholism Anti-Aging Foods & Bones Bones Foods & Bones Breastfeeding Foods & Breastfeeding Cancer & Tumor Prevention Foods […]

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