Moringa Oleifera contains all 18 Amino Acids *

Isoleucine – ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID

Builds proteins and enzymes, stimulates the brain, promotes muscle  recovery after physical exercise, regulates blood sugar levels and is  used to make the vital iron carrying hemoglobin.  

Leucine – ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID

Used in the liver, but primarily in the muscle and fat. It  is used in the bio-synthesis of sterols in the body and has the ability  to stimulate muscle growth and inhibit muscular degradation. 

Lysine – ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID

 Important for proper growth, and it plays an essential role in the  production of Carnitine, a nutrient responsible for converting fatty  acids into energy and helping to lower cholesterol. Lysine  aids in the absorption of calcium, plays an important role in the  formation of collagen, (benefits bones, connective tissues including  skin, tendon, and cartilage) and the formation of antibodies, hormones  and connective tissues. 

Methionine – ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID

Best known for its ability to supply sulfur and other compounds required for the metabolism and growth. Sulfur is a key element and vital to the utilization of a number of antioxidant nutrients. It lowers cholesterol and reduces fat in the liver while increasing lecithin production. 

Phenylalanine – ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID

 The  body changes this into tyrosine, another amino acid that is needed to  make proteins, and neurotransmitters, including L-dopa, epinephrine, and  norepinephrine, and thyroid hormones. Norepinephrine can affect mood, and different forms of phenylalanine have been proposed to treat depression. 

Threonine – ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID

 Helps  the liver reduce fat, maintains protein balance and supports  cardiovascular, liver, central nervous system and immune system function  by being involved in the production of antibodies. It is  involved in the production of collagen, elastin, connective and muscle  tissue, especially the heart, where it is found in higher concentration  and may decrease wound healing and recovery time from injury. Links  indicate the Threonine may be beneficial in the treatment of  Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). 

Tryptophan – ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID

Assists normal growth in infants and for nitrogen balance in adults. The body uses tryptophan to help make the B vitamin, niacin, and the neurotransmitter, serotonin. Serotonin regulates mood, appetite and sleep and decreased levels of this neurotransmitter is linked to depression. Tryptophan  supports your immune system, alleviates insomnia, reduces anxiety,  depression and relieves symptoms of migraine headaches. 

Valine – ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID

A branched-chain amino acid found in high concentration in muscle tissue. Valine is helpful in treating addictions. A deficiency may affect the myelin covering of nerves. Aside from being a component of many proteins, very little is known about the independent function of Valine.  

Alanine

 Important when it comes to providing energy for your muscle tissue, brain, and central nervous system. This  common amino acid is manufactured from other metabolites in the liver  and plays a key role in the breakdown of glucose for energy and  stabilizes glucose levels during exercise. Alanine is used in the production of neurotransmitters, antibodies and stimulates lymphocyte production.  

Arginine

Plays  an important role in cell division, the healing of wounds, removing  ammonia from the body, immune function, and the release of hormones. It  has been shown in studies to cause the release of the growth hormones  considered necessary for muscle growth and tissue repair, decreasing  healing time. Arginine is a precursor for the production  of nitric oxide and is related to treating erectile dysfunction and  providing cardiovascular benefits (lowering blood pressure) as it  relaxes smooth muscle, acts as a vasodilator and increases blood flow. 

Aspartic Acid

Acts as a neurotransmitter and is involved in hormone production and release and nervous system function. 

Cysteine

 A non-essential amino acid. In  certain cases such as premature infants, the elderly, or those with  metabolic disease or a malabsorption syndrome it may be considered to be  essential and must be supplied from dietary sources. Cysteine acts as an antioxidant and protects against radiation and pollution. Like all antioxidants, it will slow the ageing process, deactivate free radicals, and neutralize toxins. Cysteine  is involved in the formation of one of the most potent detoxifiers in  the body, glutathione in the lungs, liver, kidneys, and bone marrow. 

Glutamic Acid

Helps to prevent ammonia intoxication, and is an active neurotransmitter substance and is important for memory and learning. By being converted into the anti-neurotransmitter GABA, Glutamic Acid may help to prevent seizures. 

Glycine

 Used for muscular tissue, DNA and RNA creation and converting glucose into energy. It prevents muscular degeneration by increasing levels of Creatine. It is also important for the digestive system and nervous system function acting as an inhibitory neurotransmitter.  

Histidine

An ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID in infants and may be essential for some adults. Histidine is used to form histamine a neurological compound released during allergic responses. It is used for growth and for the repair of tissue, as well as the preservation of the myelin sheaths that protect nerve cells. Histidine  is required for the fabrication of both red and white blood cells, and  helps to protect the body from damage caused by radiation and in heavy  metals detoxification. 

Serine

Plays a major role as a catalyst for many enzyme functions and synthesizes the fatty-acid based sheaths around nerve fibers. Serine is involved in the formation of immunoglobulins and antibodies strengthening the body’s immune system. Plus, it synthesizes fatty acid sheaths around nerve fibers. 

Proline

Aids in the production of collagen and therefore affects joints, cartilage, tendons, the heart and skin. It is a precursor to Glutathione and very important for strengthening the heart. 

Tyrosine

A building block for several neurotransmitters, including epinephrine,  norepinephrine and dopamine and supports the function of the thyroid,  adrenal, and pituitary glands. Tyrosine is a factor in  regulation endocrine hormonal function and structurally is a component  in most of the proteins in the body. 

* Moringa Oleifera: Magic, Myth or Miracle - Dr. Howard Fisher - 2011

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