Multivitamins and Nutrition

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Uric acid
Uric acid is one of the most important substances in the body, as if their production is more than adequate, not just eliminated through the urine and accumulates around the cartilage, causing diseases such as gout. Uric acid is a type of acid in the liver after the intake of animal foods such as beef or fish.

In order to avoid the accumulation of such acids, is necessary to speak of a healthy diet rich in fruit and zu7mos intake of raw vegetables such as garlic, leek, onion, potato, sweet potato, watercress, turnips, cucumbers, celery, chicory and above.

To combat the drop (which is a disease with arthritis that can cause the buildup of uric acid) is needed with feeding on a vegetarian diet with vegetables, fruits and plenty of fluids. Among the former, you must eat pumpkin, beets, and all those named above.
Among fruits, banana is always welcome, peaches, grapes, apricots, figs (fresh and dried), citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit, pineapple and melon. Among the latter group recommended is good to always take about 3 liters of water per day to dilute the urine and reduce the chance of blockages.

Also it is always good to avoid the intake of carbohydrates because they can contribute to worsening the situation by increasing the excretion of uric acid. Also exercise is always good because they help control blood pressure, also avoiding the fatigue and physical inactivity. At a minimum recommended daily pacing and help reduce uric acid level in blood.

This is the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue.

Glutamine is a non essential amino acid that is, that our body can synthesize from other amino acids present in both proteins in our body as food that make up our diet. Although not part of the essential amino group in certain circumstances or situations is considered “essential subject” or “semi-essential”. Some of such situations include stress, trauma, infections, intense training, protein malnutrition, and so on. In all, the nutritional requirements are very high and therefore the amount of glutamine DEFENDANT is higher than the body can produce.

Where is it?
Most protein-rich foods contain significant amounts of the amino acid glutamine, however, due to the rapid speed at which the body uses this amino acid, even athletes who eat a diet rich in proteins or protein, often in need of contributions extras. Glutamine are good sources of dairy, meat, peanuts, almonds, soy, turkey and dry beans.

Two of the main benefits of glutamine: facilitates and promotes glycogen recovery of protein synthesis
Glutamine may contribute to muscle glycogen recovery after periods of training, once they have reduced or depleted glycogen stores. Several studies have found that the intake of glutamine and glucose polymer, promotes the accumulation of glycogen in liver and muscle. Specifically it was observed that blood glucose levels significantly increased after ingestion of glutamine alone and the glucose polymer. Read the rest of this entry »

L-Tyrosine
An amino acid essential to the well-being and anti-stress qualities recognized.

• Provides an anti-stress and anti-anxiety
• Help a concentration and alertness
• Prevents depression
• Increases energy stressed people
• Facilitates weight loss by increasing the basal metabolic
• Useful in treating the syndrome of chronic fatigue

What is the L-Tyrosine?

L-Tyrosine is an amino acid precursor of dopamine and dopamine factor (memorization), the precursor of catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine), hormones, arousal and satiety (appetite suppressant effect). Finally, it is the precursor of thyroid hormones (thyroxine and thyronine). Stress and mental strain may decrease the rate of tyrosine in neurons and reduce the capacity of attention and concentration.

Why take the L-Tyrosine?

L-Tyrosine is particularly interesting for the memory requirement to take on an empty stomach in the morning upon awakening, at least half an hour before breakfast, and involve a complex of B vitamins and vitamin C to consume at the end of breakfast. The N-acetyl-L-tyrosine can also be used effectively to treat a particular type of depression: the slowdown catécolaminergique (catecholamine deficiency): This type of depression is characterized by the following symptoms: decreased perception of visual contrasts, decreased concentration, decreased drive intensity (libido, loss of appetite …), pleasure (anhedonia, lack of appreciation awards, reduced motivation), decreased memory (decrease in immediate memory … ), mental fatigue (decline in initiative and creativity …), psychomotor retardation, hypersomnia … Read the rest of this entry »

Tryptophan

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that can not be synthesized by our body and therefore must be supplied by diet. A company of glucogenic amino acids is that their carbon skeletons can be converted into glucose and (glycine, alanine, valine, leucine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, aspartate. Glutamate, proline, arginine, serine, threonine.). It also belongs to the group of aromatic amino acids those with aromatic rings in its molecule such as phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan. The dietary tryptophan is taken up by neurons that use it for the synthesis of serotonin.

Properties of tryptophan

* An essential amino acid helps the body produce its own proteins.
* Tryptophan is essential for the brain to produce brain neurotransmitter serotonin.
* As sleep-inducing as serotonin is a precursor of the hormone melatonin which regulates the daily cycle of sleep-wakefulness.
* In some cases it may be observed an antidepressant effect because it increases the level of serotonin in the brain.
* Tryptophan may be useful in obesity or overweight problems where the anxious component is important (problems with Bulimia). The Tryptophan enhance production of the neurotransmitter serotonin and anxiety influences the food, its use is interesting in people with appetite control dieting.
* It acts on stress and can help control insulin levels, this hormone is affected by the state of our nervous system, interest in people with impaired glucose control.
* Supports the formation of vitamin B3 or Niacin. For every 60 milligrams of tryptophan we get from our diet, our body produces 1 mg. Niacin.
* It is very important to take it half an hour before or between meals because otherwise act as a single amino acid.
* Tryptophan should not be used when taking antidepressant drugs or tranquilizers without consulting your doctor or specialist because it may interfere with the results.
* The L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is the most effective form of tryptophan. Read the rest of this entry »