Articles for tag: Pku, Tyrosine

The Truth About Phenylalanine

Look on the label of most any diet soda these days and you are going to see a warning label that says: Phenylketuronics: Contains Phenylalanine. In a world where artificial chemicals are becoming more and more a part of our food, many of us are worried about the effect these chemicals have on our bodies. ...

What Are the Amino Acids in Tea?

What are amino acids? Amino acids in tea are essential for the functions of the body. If you don’t know about amino acids, you probably have heard about proteins. Proteins are the building blocks of life. Proteins are essential because the cells need enzymes to survive and divide. And enzymes are made of proteins, which ...

Weight Loss Product Review – L-Tyrosine from NOW

Attacking Weight Problems From A New Angle If you have had a problem maintaining your weight in the past, or if you have been unable to lose weight even though you have followed a reasonable diet and exercising program, then you weight issues may be driven by an underactive thyroid gland. One way to stimulate ...

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Catching a Buzz: Three Natural Stimulants to Improve Energy

There are a multitude of natural stimulants, affecting the body in differing ways. Some of the most popular types of these energy enhancers are guarana and ginseng, although tyrosine has been found to positively effect individuals wishing to increase general arousal and attention. It is most helpful to learn how each substance differs from the ...

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Dr. Oz – “7 Day Energy Surge”

If you are suffering from constant fatigue, and could use a double dose of energy, perhaps you should try the 7 Day Energy Surge that was discussed on the Dr.Oz show today. Weight loss expert and author of “The 7 Day Energy Surge,” Jim Karas and Dr. Oz presented a 4-step plan to restore energy ...

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May is National PKU Awareness Month

Three years ago if you had asked me what PKU was, I would have had absolutely no idea what it was. Every day we hear about diseases and conditions that effect millions. But what about the rare conditions that no one ever hears about? Two and half years ago I gave birth to my first ...

Amino Acids Can Help Depression and Anxiety

Psychiatric medications help millions of people suffering from mental health disorders every day. Side effects from these medications, however, can often be nearly as debilitating as the disorders themselves. Because of this, more and more people are seeking help through alternative therapies, including dietary changes and supplementation with amino acids. Amino acids are the principal ...

No Danger of Aspartame Use

Listen to a lot of people out there and you will quickly become afraid of aspartame. Aspartame leads to cancer, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis and a whole array of other horrendous diseases and conditions, they say. Aspartame is a poison that anti-aspartame activists believe should be completely eradicated. In 2005 one of the most important ...