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Rosemary
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 01/01/2011 : 15:08:39
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Amino Acid Therapy And Autism
http://www.newautismcure.com/amino-acid-therapy-and-autism/1052/
When it comes to Autism, we’ve said it several times that it’s important to treat the individual symptoms. One of the most commonly experienced symptoms of Autism is Gastrointestinal (GI) problems. The believed source of the problems will range depending on the doctor that you speak to, but a common belief is that GI problems originate due to an Amino Acid deficiency.
Amino Acids are the ‘building blocks of proteins. From them, we get neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters, or lack thereof, are often the cause of many psychological conditions including anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. When the body lacks serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine, it effects the messages between nerve cells.
There are 20 amino acids. 10 of them are considered to be non-essential amino acids and 10 are essential amino acids. The difference between the two are that non-essential amino acids can and are produced by the body, whereas essential amino acids are not able to be produced by the body and must be obtained from the foods that we eat.
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laurahill
USA
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Posted - 05/20/2011 : 10:11:58
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| Hey,Thank you so much for providing such great information..I also have been read that Amino acid therapy helpful for Autism. |
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Rosemary
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/12/2011 : 10:47:38
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Thanks for your feedback Laura
Amino acids and immune function
Abstract
A deficiency of dietary protein or amino acids has long been known to impair immune function and increase the susceptibility of animals and humans to infectious disease. However, only in the past 15 years have the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms begun to unfold. Protein malnutrition reduces concentrations of most amino acids in plasma. Findings from recent studies indicate an important role for amino acids in immune responses by regulating: (1) the activation of T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes, natural killer cells and macrophages; (2) cellular redox state, gene expression and lymphocyte proliferation; and (3) the production of antibodies, cytokines and other cytotoxic substances. Increasing evidence shows that dietary supplementation of specific amino acids to animals and humans with malnutrition and infectious disease enhances the immune status, thereby reducing morbidity and mortality. Arginine, glutamine and cysteine precursors are the best prototypes. Because of a negative impact of imbalance and antagonism among amino acids on nutrient intake and utilisation, care should be exercised in developing effective strategies of enteral or parenteral provision for maximum health benefits. Such measures should be based on knowledge about the biochemistry and physiology of amino acids, their roles in immune responses, nutritional and pathological states of individuals and expected treatment outcomes. New knowledge about the metabolism of amino acids in leucocytes is critical for the development of effective means to prevent and treat immunodeficient diseases. These nutrients hold great promise in improving health and preventing infectious diseases in animals and humans.
(Accepted January 22 2007)
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