Mucuna pruriens:
Also known as velvet bean or cowhage, this herb has
been used medicinally for centuries in India. 1.
Mucuna seeds contain L-Dopa, an amino acid involved
in the production of dopamine, a neurotransmitter in
the brain. Parkinson¡¯s disease is a progressive
disorder of the central nervous system. 2 The main
cause of Parkinson¡¯s is not known, but a deficiency
in dopamine (due to the depletion over time of
dopamine-producing cells) is a major factor. For
this reason, L-Dopa is used as an anti-Parkinson¡¯s
Disease drug (i.e. Levodopa) and is now available in
supplements, such as Certified Natural¡¯s HGH, as
well.
L-Lysine: One of
nine essential amino acids that cannot be produced
by the body from other nutrients. Lysine does many
things in the body because it is a part of many of
the body¡¯s proteins. Studies suggest it also aids in
calcium absorption and the formation of collagen for
bone, cartilage and connective tissue.
L-Arginine: A
vital amino acid and the precursor to nitric oxide
in the human body. Nitric oxide is the most
essential substance influencing sexual functions in
men, inhibiting the vasoconstriction or outflow of
blood from the extremities due to narrowing of the
blood vessels. As an added bonus, L-Arginine has
been shown to play a major role in decreasing other
cardiovascular problems.
L-Glutamine:
L-Glutamine is a protein amino acid found in all
life forms. It is the most abundant amino acid in
the body, and vital to protein synthesis and energy
production. Without L-Glutamine, which is stored
primarily in the skeletal muscles, there would be no
production of lymphocytes, the white blood cells
that make up the body¡¯s immune defense.
L-Glycine:
L-Glycine is the simplest amino acid in the body.
Useful in increasing output in exercise workouts,
Glycine, found in collagen, helps trigger the
release of oxygen to the cellmaking process in the
body. It helps create the hormones needed for a
strong immune system.
Pyroglutamate:
Pyroglutamate is the L-arginine salt of pyroglutamic
acid.. Some animal studies have shown that
pyroglutamate plays a role in memory enhancement.
How it does this is still being studied, but
pyroglutamate appears to increase acetylcholine
production, boosting the number of acetylcholine
receptors, and improving communication between the
left and right hemispheres of the brain.
L-Tyrosine:
L-Tyrosine is an amino acid precursor to
epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine, all
important brain neurotransmitters that elevate the
body¡¯s metabolic rate. Studies have shown that
L-Tyrosine can also be helpful in reducing fatigue.
Tyrosine is used by the thyroid gland in the
production of Thyroxine, a vital hormone involved in
regulating growth, maintaining the metabolism, skin
health and mental state.
Korean Ginseng (Panax
ginseng): Commonly used by athletes for
overall body strengthening, Ginseng fortifies the
adrenal gland, promotes healthy circulation, and
boost vitality. Ginseng stimulates the central
nervous system and is known as a quick antidote for
fatigue.
Soy Phosphotides Complex:
Constituents of certain amino acids,
necessary for cell division and components of amino
acids, phosphotides are phosphorus-containing lipids
(liquid fats) that may actually contribute to
overall lipid lowering in the body by binding to and
utilizing them in cell membrane maintenance and
damage prevention of arterial walls.
Phytosterol Complex:
Phytosterols are nearly identical to cholesterol in
the body; in fact, they can and do block food-based
cholesterol from entering the system. This means
that both phytosterols and ingested cholesterol are
flushed from the system.
L-Isoleucine: One
of the nine essential amino acids that the body
cannot manufacture by itself, Isoleucine, used in
conjunction with L-Leucine and L-Methionine, is
necessary for muscle building as well as muscle
recovery after exercise.
L-Leucine:
L-Leucine, in conjunction with L-Isoleucine and
L-Methionine, plays a key role in the growth and
repair of muscle tissue, and prevents the breakdown
of muscle tissue due to trauma, exercise or stress.
L-Methionine:
L-Methionine is a sulfur-containing amino acid
needed for energy production in the body. Along with
L-Isoleucine and L-Leucine, L-Methionine is vital
for muscle growth, repair and breakdown of muscle
tissue due to trauma, exercise or stress.
L-Phenylalanine:
L-Phenylalanine is an amino acid said to promote a
feeling of fullness by stimulating the release of
substance known as cholecystokinin from the wall of
the small intestine.
L-Threonine:
Useful in the reduction of high-blood pressure and
as a possible stress-reliever, LThreonine assists
the metabolism, enhances the immune system, and aids
in the formation of collagen, tooth enamel and
elastin; all three useful components in perpetuating
a youthful appearance. It also helps prevent fat
build-up in the liver and aids in maintaining the
proper protein balance in the body.
L-Valine: Another
essential amino acid, L-Valine is involved in
protein synthesis, energy production, and muscle
metabolism. Helpful in maintaining the balance of
nitrogen in the body, L-Valine works best with
L-Isoleucine and L-Leucine.
