RADIO HEALTH PEARL #383 …brought to you by the Gesundheit! Nutrition Center.

When I get asked about the amino acid L-Tyrosine, usually my first reaction is explaining its importance as a food for the thyroid. The other food is IODINE.

L-Tyrosine attaches to iodine atoms to become active thyroid hormone. And since I’ve talked in the past about the rampant misdiagnosing of people with hypothyroidism (or under-active thyroid), supplemental L-Tyrosine would benefit almost everybody.

Tyrosine is also a precursor of adrenaline, and of our neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine. Neurotransmitters are important for our mood and nervous system, which are often involved with how we eat. Tyrosine therefore helps people lose weight and body-fat.

And, if you are suffering from anxiety, depression, low libido, chronic fatigue and low body temperature, 1,500 mg or so, of this amino acid L-Tyrosine is definitely something you want to research and possibly make part of your daily supplementation.

A good selection, and more info, is available to you …at the Gesundheit! Nutrition Center on North 19th Avenue.

RADIO HEALTH PEARL #382 ….brought to you by the Gesundheit! Nutrition Center.

The amino acid L-Arginine has shown some amazing and necessary benefits for our body.

• First off it stimulates production of growth hormones, important for young children, athletes, and seniors.

• L-Arginine helps to remove ammonia from the body, and it also accelerates healing from injuries after stress or an accident.

• Arginine has shown clinical benefits in cardiovascular health, by reducing blood pressure, lowering LDL-Cholesterol, and healing capillary- and vascular structure.

• Arginine helps to stimulate the flow of nitric oxide to the male- and female sex organs, thereby increasing libido, while reducing erectile dysfunction.

• If you try to lose weight, Arginine helps to increase muscle growth and reduce body fat.

• And L-Arginine retards the growth of tumors and cancer by enhancing and increasing the size of the thymus gland, which produces T-Cells.

This may be the first Amino Acid you’d like to try for yourself.

For good quality, and more info, see us …at the Gesundheit! Nutrition Center on North 19th Avenue.

RADIO HEALTH PEARL # 381 … brought to you by the Gesundheit! Nutrition Center.

You may have heard of AMINO ACIDS.

In fact, amino acids are building blocks of proteins in all living organisms. There are over a hundred amino acids, 20 of those are actually used for proteins, while others are involved in metabolism or they function as chemical messengers.

Amino acids are recognized by the letter “L-“ in front of the word; for example L-Glutamine, L-Lysine, L-Arginine and L-Tyrosine.

Their individual names indicate that they have their own qualities and benefits, but as a group they may become a protein.

For example, L-Glutamine has wonderful benefits for intestinal health and for recuperating muscles.

L-Lysine helps with cold sores and the herpes virus.

L-Ornithine is a precursor to Human Growth Hormone, and it helps to remove ammonia from the body and brain.

And L-Tryptophan improves mood through serotonin production, and helps us fall asleep.

There is so much more to know about amino acids. Come-on in to learn, and try some yourself …at the Gesundheit! Nutrition Center on North 19th Avenue.