Supplements
- 5-htp
- Aloe Vera
- Amino-acids
- Antioxidants
- Bilberry
- Black Cohosh
- Bromelain
- Calcium
- Chamomile
- Chromium
- Co-Enzyme q10
- Cranberry
- Creatine
- Dandelion
- Echinacea
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Feverfew
- Fibre
- Fish Oils
- Folic Acid
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Ginko-Biloba
- Ginseng
- Glucosamine
- Glutamine
- Goldenseal
- Gotu Kola
- Green Tea
- Human Growth Hormone
- Iodine
- Iron
- Liquorice
- Magnesium
- Milk Thistle
- Selenium
- St. Johns Wort
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- White Willow Bark
- Zinc
AminoAcids
What is it?
Every cell in the body needs and uses amino acids. When you eat a meal, your digestive system breaks down from foods into separate amino acids, which are then recombined to create the specific types of protein required by the body.
What does it do?
Amino acids are needed to maintain and repair muscles, tendons, skin, ligaments, organs, glands, nails and hair. They also assist in the production of hormones, neurotransmitters, and enzymes.
Common Uses
Treatments of heart disease, lowering of blood pressure, boosting immune function and relieving some nervous disorders.
Dosage
Amino acid supplements are more effective when they do not have to compete with the amino acids in high protein foods. For this reason, take the supplements at least 1.5 hours before or after meals.
Caution
Pregnant or breast-feeding women, diabetics or anyone with high blood pressure or a liver or kidney disease should be particularly wary about using amino acid supplements. High doses of certain amino acids may be toxic and induce nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Caution - Consult your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you have a medical condition or are pregnant.
All information provided regarding supplements should be used as guidelines. The Osteopathic Rehabilitation Centre takes no responsibility for the incorrect use of supplements and advises all readers to seek advice from a Certified Nutritionist before taking supplements.