| Some people who refuse to work on their diet do, in fact, see marked improvements when they take the right vitamins, minerals, amino acids, hormones, or herbs. However, most such individuals achieve less-than-optimal results. Those who are intolerant to refined sugar or have food sensitivities hardly improve at all until they make the necessary dietary changes. | | Numerous studies, described throughout this book, have shown that providing additional quantities of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, or other naturally occurring compounds can help relieve a wide range of symptoms and disorders.
Many doctors cling to the belief that the typical diet contains all the nutrients a person needs to stay healthy. We still occasionally hear that time-worn cliche that the only thing people obtain from taking supplements is "expensive urine." The beliefs that lead to such remarks reflect an incomplete understanding of human biochemistry and physiology. | | Then there are amino acids, which are precursors of neurotransmitters. In some hyperactive children, amino-acid levels are low or imbal-anced, which can lead to lower than usual levels of one or more neurotransmitters—or to imbalances of neurotransmitters. However, speaking of neurotransmitters, we've learned always to check hyperactive children for sensitivities to neurotransmitters, such as norepinephrine, dopamine, acetylcholine, GABA, serotonin, and so on."
"How can anyone be sensitive to their own natural molecules like neurotransmitters?" David asked. |
Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH
See book keywords and concepts |  Like essential vitamins, amino acids, and minerals, EFAs are essential nutrients that play a major role in our health and well-being.
The omega-3 group are chemically more reactive than the omega-6 group, have lower melting points (they are more liquid at room temperature), and are made in cold climate plants to make them more resistant to freezing. However, they must be in balance with omega-6 fatty acids. The omega- 6 essential fatty acids play an equally important role in maintaining health. They are made in the body by adding one double (unsaturated) bond to linoleic acid. | | John's wort, adrenal extract, constitutional homeopathic medicine, and amino acids, such a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), inositol, and L-taurine. None of these natural approaches helped.
Just before he turned 29, the patient's anxiety worsened. Even though he did not notice any reduction in anxiety, he continued to take the following nutrients daily: 6 to 12 g of vitamin C; 800 IU of vitamin E; 50 mg of zinc; a B-complex containing 100 mg of each of the B vitamins; 1000 mg of calcium; and 400 mg of magnesium. | | HTP: 5-HTP can be taken with food since it is not affected by the ingestion of other amino acids. It is more potent than tryptophan, and the initial dose should be 50 mg, three times daily. If no response occurs after 2 weeks of use, the dose can be increased to 100 mg three times daily, or 300 mg at bedtime for the treatment of insomnia. 5-HTP can cause nausea, so the dose needs to be increased gradually.
Safety
Toxicity: In the United States, tryptophan was not available for some time because many feared it is toxic; however, it is now available again. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  People with liver or kidney disease should not supplement amino acids unless under the direction of a health-care professional.
Dosage: DLPA is usually taken at a dosage of 500 mg, two to three times daily between meals. LPA is used in dosages of up to 3,500 mg daily.
Phosphatidylcholine (PC)
Description: Phosphatidylcholine is an extract from lecithin that supplies a form of choline that is used as a building block for cell walls and the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Lecithin contains anywhere from 10 to 20 percent phosphatidylcholine. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  They are involved in the production of several "gut nutrients," such as short-chain fatty acids, and the amino acids (page 465), arginine (page 467), cysteine (page 502), and glutamine (page 530).14 These beneficial bacteria may also help remove toxins from the gut and exert a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels (page 223).15
In a double-blind trial, administration of a preparation containing L. plantarum to people with acute pancreatitis reduced the number of complications severe enough to require surgery. |
KC Craichy
See book keywords and concepts |  Consider taking supplemental antioxidants, herbs, minerals, amino acids, phytoextracts, detoxifying agents, protective agents, and fiber as adjuncts to a healthy diet to enhance vital organ functioning and to aid in your body's natural detoxifying actions.
¦ Place thick doormats at each entry door and ask people to either remove or wipe their shoes thoroughly before entering.
¦ If possible, use area rugs rather than wall-to-wall carpeting.
¦ Clean your floors with a wet mop and wipe down all other surfaces (including walls) with a damp sponge. | | Consequently, once insulin has cleared the competing amino acids from your blood, tryptophan is free to enter your brain. Most people have a problem with too much insulin in the bloodstream, and thus increasing carbohydrates is not an option. |
Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Proteins are not really designed for energy production, but we do need proteins for their essential amino acids. Again, we have to find a balance, and 10-15 percent protein in the diet may be quite sufficient for the optimal protein-oxygen mix. Carbohydrates are the best foods to eat for energy production because they burn evenly and require less oxygen to extract the metabolic energy from them; they are the small logs in the fire that bum easily. This awareness has already seeped into athletics and fitness; athletes regularly practice carbohydrate loading to maximize energy for competition. |
Michael Friedman, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  Patients can
Deficiencies Leading to Hypothyroidism by Impairing T3 to T4 Conversion
Trace Minerals: Vitamins: Amino Acids: Energy Compounds: Nutrition
Hormones:. |
Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | There are receptor proteins involved with reception and detection of incoming electromagnetic frequencies, including EMFs of various nutrients, hormones, ions in solution, neurotransmitters, glucose molecules, free amino acids, free fatty acids, or any other nutrients needed for cellular function that are brought to the cell via the extracellular fluids. These crystal-like proteins are sensitive to very low levels of energy such as input from single ions, electrons, photons, and protons. |
Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH
See book keywords and concepts | | Hot water dissolves more of the water-soluble constituents, such as sugar, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. These are usually lost as the cooking water is often discarded.
On balance, cooking was probably beneficial during the 'prechemical' stage of nutrition, for chemical additives were not available and thus could not react with food during the cooking process.
The Agricultural Era
About 10,000 years ago, the introduction of herding and cropping secured a stable supply of large quantities of food and made man less dependent on gathering and hunting in the wild. |
Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Sulfuric amino acids such as methionine, cysteine, cystine, and taurine help to protect us from negative affects of radiation and heavy metals. They are used in a variety of detoxification programs. Sulfur minimizes acidity in the stomach, cures ulcers, helps with hypersensitivity to drugs, and improves the body's ability to produce insulin. Sulfur builds up the immune system.
Sulfur is an important mineral for general health and well-being. A 150-pound human body contains about 4 ounces of sulfur. |
Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN
See book keywords and concepts |  The extra amino acids, however, do not stop the damage to the pancreas, which continues to react with an immune system response that causes enlarged pancreatic cells.37
When the body runs out of trypsin, it must increase the number of pancreatic cells (hyperplasia)—not just their size (hypertrophy). This may occur because the zymogen granules—which contain the precursors of enzymes such as trypsin—are depleted. Trypsin and other digestive enzymes are produced in the pancreas as the inactive molecules known as zymogens to prevent self-digestion of the pancreas. | | Because their requirements for the sulfur-containing amino acids needed for the synthesis of pancreatic enzymes are higher than animals with a smaller pancreas (in proportion to their body weight), they are highly susceptible to trypsin-inhibitor damage.3940
Though hypertrophy and hyperplasia are less likely to occur in calves, dogs, pigs and adult guinea pigs, these animals do suffer from the loss of their ability to secrete sufficient enzymes. |
Michael Friedman, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | Minerals, including magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, chromium, and vanadium, appear to have associations with insulin resistance or its management. amino acids, including L-carnitine, taurine, and L-arginine, also might play a role in the reversal of insulin resistance. Additional nutrients, such as glutathione, coenzyme Q10, and lipoic acid, appear to have therapeutic potential. |
Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN
See book keywords and concepts | | And when cholesterol lowering does occur, it may result in a decrease in the important ratio of the amino acids lysine to argin-ine, itself a risk factor for heart disease.27 Saponins may be marketed someday as cholesterol drugs and used in the production of cholesterol-free dairy products.28,29
CANCER ANSWER?
High hopes for saponins also include cancer prevention and reversal. This possibility hinges on two ideas: that saponins bind with bile and that bile acids poison the cells and so promote tumors. |
Michael Friedman, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | Minerals, such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, chromium, and vanadium, appear to have associations with insulin resistance or its management. amino acids, including L-carnitine, taurine, and L-arginine, might also play a role in the reversal of insulin resistance. Other nutrients, including glutathione, coenzyme Q10, and lipoic acid, also appear to have therapeutic potential. |
Richard Beliveau, Ph.D. and Denis Gingras, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  POLYPHENOLS AND HEALTH
The largest class of phytochemicals found in Nature
The molecules responsible for the bitter astringent properties associated with certain foods
Greatly varying polyphenol intake depending on diet: from zero to 1 gram per day substances essential to life
Water Amino acids: 9 Fatty acids: 2 Vitamins: 13 Minerals: 13 Phytochemicals (10,000)
This idea is very important when one attempts to explain the anti-cancer properties of fruits and vegetables. |
Michael Friedman, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | The postulated mechanism for this is due to the high levels of fuels, such as glucose, amino acids, lipids, and insulin.
Pregnancy is a complex metabolic state. There is a dramatic alteration in hormone levels, including increased levels of Cortisol, progesterone, prolactin, estrogen, and human chorionic gonadotropin. Needless to say, there is also an increased demand of fuel from the fetus. This makes it very difficult for the mother to keep up with all the hormonal changes.
From 20 weeks onward into pregnancy, insulin resistance is common. | | Nutrition
Fasting or deficiency of vitamins (riboflavin, niacin A, E), minerals (Se, I, Fe, Zn, K), or amino acids (cysteine, tyrosine) can lead to hypothyroidism.13 Conversely, excess consumption of certain foods, known as goitrogens, can induce hypothyroidism. These include brassicas (cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts, mustard, cauliflower), rutabagas, peanuts, turnips, peaches, pears, spinach, and soy.14
Lifestyle
Aerobic exercise, full spectrum light, and stress management all seem to support proper thyroid function and peripheral conversion. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | LPA competes with several other amino acids (page 465) for uptake into the body and the brain. Therefore, for best results, phenylalanine should be taken between meals, or away from protein-containing foods. People taking prescription or over-the-counter medications should consult a physician before taking DLPA.
PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE _
What is it?
Phosphatidylserine (PS) belongs to a special category of fat-soluble substances called phospholipids, which are essential components of cell membranes. PS is found in high concentrations in the brain. | | Although the amino acids (page 465) that comprise OKG are present in protein foods such as meat and poultry and fish, the OKG compound is found only in supplements.
OKG has been used in connection with the following condition (refer to the individual health concern for complete information):
Rating Health Concerns
þ?ft Wound healing (page 319)
Who is likely to be deficient?
A deficiency of OKG has not been reported.
How much is usually taken?
Optimal levels remain unknown, though 10 grams per day has been used in clinical trials.
Are there any side effects or interactions? | | The amino acids ornithine (page 565) and glutamine
(page 530) are combined to form ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG).
OKG has been shown to improve protein retention, wound repair (page 319), and immune function (page 255) in hospitalized patients partly by increasing levels of growth-promoting (anabolic) hormones such as insulin and growth hormone. | | As with amino acids (page 465) in general, ornithine is predominantly found in meat, fish, dairy, and eggs. Western diets typically provide 5 grams per day. The body also produces ornithine.
Ornithine has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information):
Rating Health Concerns
þ?ft Liver cirrhosis (page 290) (hepatic encephalopathy) (L-ornithine-L-aspartate) Recovery from illness (ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate)
þftft Athletic performance (page 43) (for body composition and strength)
Who is likely to be deficient? | | MVM supplements also frequently include other nutrients of uncertain benefit in the small amounts supplied, such as choline (page 546), inositol (page 537), and various amino acids (page 465).
Preliminary and double-blind trials have shown that women who use an MVM containing folic acid (page 520), beginning three months before becoming pregnant and continuing through the first three months of pregnancy (page 363),10' 11 have a significantly lower risk of having babies with neural tube defects (page 63) (e.g., spina bifida) and other congenital defects. |
KC Craichy
See book keywords and concepts | | There is a thread of truth to the hype—certain amino acids taken in high dose on an empty stomach at bedtime can increase production of GH/HGH in the body. The products I have seen that claim GH/HGH benefits have a mere fraction of the dosages recommended in the studies.
Additionally, recent studies by Nigel Curtis, a senior researcher at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and head of infectious diseases at the Royal Children's Hospital in Sydney, Australia, suggest that a sleep-deprived person has a weakened immune system and a higher risk of becoming sick. |
Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN
See book keywords and concepts | | Meat somehow acts as an "anti-phytate," perhaps because of the presence of sulfur-containing amino acids, which are in notably short supply in soy. Absorption decreases when soy protein extenders are added to hamburgers, although soy added to chicken seems to have little effect. When soy flour is added to white bread, zinc absorption goes down. Soy flour has no effect when added to whole wheat bread, which itself contains phytates that inhibit zinc absorption.3940
The fact that soy protein is difficult to digest may be another confounding factor. |
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