amino acids - neurotransmitters

[Guest guest]

Does anyone know of any good info on what amino acids go to which

neurotransmitters?

TIA

Prue

[Guest guest]

>>>> Does anyone know of any good info on what amino acids go to

which neurotransmitters?

Tryptophan - essential for the production of the B vitamin, niacin,

which is vital for the brain to manufacture the key

neurotransmitter, serotonin. It enhances the release of growth

hormones, and suppresses the appetite.

Tyrosine - A non-essential amino acid (means the body can produce

some; not all has to come from diet). Tyrosine is a precursor for L-

dopa, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine. Tyrosine is vital

to mental function and enhances the sex drive. It is used to produce

thyroxin which regulates growth, metabolism, skin, and mental

health.

Phenylalanine - Essential amino acid. Helps produce adrenaline with

tyrosine and methionine. Phenylalanine is a precursor for

norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine. Phenylalanine governs the

release of an intestinal hormone that signals the brain to feel

satisfied after eating, and decreases back pain and tooth aches and

the pain associated with migraines.

Taurine - Taurine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter helping to treat

epilepsy (epileptics have a cellular deficiency of taurine). Taurine

increases acetylcholine levels. Helps regulate the nervous system.

There are probably more related ones, but those are main ones I know

of. Phenylalanine, Tryptophan, and Tyrosine are aromatic amino acids

meaning they contain a benzene ring! Tyrosine is a phenol (benzene

ring + OH group). Nifty little connection between neurotransmitters

and the pervasive phenol sensitivities.

http://wbiomed.curtin.edu.au/teach/biochem/tutorials/AAs/Amino_A4.htm

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Reference:

http://www.nutritionfocus.com/nutrition_supplementation/amino_acids/t

aurine.html#4

[Guest guest]

http://www.puttingitright.com.au/aminoacids.htm#Glycine

Pru....check out this website. It lists all the amino acids and how they

help.

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this.

Re: amino acids - neurotransmitters

http://www.puttingitright.com.au/aminoacids.htm#Glycine

Pru....check out this website. It lists all the amino acids and how they

help.

[Guest guest]

You are very welcome. Someone posted it one time and I found it to be very

helpful.

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