Glycine (l-Glycine) is a non-essential amino acid which is made in the body from serine and theonine and is needed for protein synthesis and glucose metabolism. It is also found in meat, fish and dairy products. Glycine is present in considerable amounts in prostate fluid and plays a part in prostate health. It is required …
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid (protein building block) in the body and is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid. Glutamine is converted to glucose when more glucose is required by the body as an energy source, it is easily converted to glutamic acid and vice versa. It serves as …
Glutamic acid (glutamate) is an amino acid used by the body to build proteins and is needed primarily as brain fuel. Glutamate is the most common excitatory (stimulating) neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. Sources of glutamic acid include high-protein foods, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Some protein-rich plant foods also …
Glucosamine is an important building block made by the body to manufacture specialized molecules called glycosaminoglycans, which are found in healthy joint tissue and cartilage. As we get older, we get less effecient at making glucosamine and demand in the joints outstrips supply leading to joints being progressively worn away. Glucosamine sulphate, derived from the …
(Linseed Oil) Flax or flaxseed is called linseed in some countries, both names refer to the same plant. Flax seeds contain oil, mucilage and protein. The mucilage is soothing to the digestive system having a mild cleansing and laxative action. Flax seeds and their oil are an excellent source of essential fatty acids, providing omega …
Fish oil is found in the flesh of cold water oily fish such as salmon, herrings, mackerel, sardines and pilchards. Fish oil is not to be confused with cod liver which has much lower levels of EPA and DHA. Fish oils do not contain vitamins A and D, so larger amounts can be taken without …
Evening primrose oil comes from the seeds of the plant and is a direct source of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). Gla is needed in the body for the production of chemicals called prostaglandins E1 (PGE1)which contol numerous mechanisms including inflammation, blood pressure, regulation of cholesterol and hormones. The body can convert other dietary fats into …
DLPA is a combination of the amino acid L-Phenylalanine and its mirror image molecule, D-Phenylalanine. Whilst D forms of amino acids do not normally act in the body, D-Phenylalanine is a rare exception. DLPA is thought to prolong the life of endorphins, our “feel good” hormones which are released during exercise and are pain relieving. …
Digestive enzymes are compounds made by the body to digest food ready for absorption. There are 3 main types of enzymes needed for the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Raw foods such as fruits, vegetables and wholegrains contain the enzymes we need to digest them, but unfortunately cooking and processing destroys the enzyme content. …
(docosahexaenoic acid) DHA is a long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid found in cold water, oily fish such as sardines, mackerel, herrings and salmon. DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid and is found in high concentrations in the brain and retina. The brain is 60% fat, and DHA is the most abundant fatty acid in …
