Histidine intro:
Histidine is called a semi-essential amino acid (protein building block) because adults generally produce adequate amounts but children may not. Histidine is also a precursor of histamine, a compound released by immune system cells during an allergic reaction.
Histidine deficiency signs:
According to limited research, many people with rheumatoid arthritis have low levels of […]

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Coconut Oil intro:
Coconut oil is a member of the family of tropical oils, which also include palm, palm kernel, cocoa, and shea nut oils. These oils have been used for centuries in the traditional diets of people living in tropical regions such as the Polynesian islands. Because these populations experience less of the diseases, […]

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Digestive Enzymes intro:
Digestive enzymes are complex proteins involved in digestion that stimulate chemical changes in other substances. They work optimally at specific temperature and pH. Digestive enzymes include pancreatic enzymes, plant-derived enzymes, and fungal-derived enzymes. There are three classes of digestive enzymes: proteolytic enzymes needed to digest protein, lipases needed to digest fat, and […]

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Vitamin K intro:
Vitamin K is needed for proper bone formation and blood clotting. In both cases, vitamin K does this by helping the body transport calcium. Vitamin K is used by doctors when treating an overdose of the drug warfarin. Also, doctors prescribe vitamin K to prevent excessive bleeding in people taking warfarin but […]

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Vitamin B6 intro:
Vitamin B6 is the master vitamin for processing amino acids the building blocks of all proteins and some hormones. Vitamin B6 helps to make and take apart many amino acids and is also needed to make the hormones, serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine.
Vitamin B6 deficiency signs:
Vitamin B6 deficiencies are thought to be […]

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Arginine AKG (NO2 Compound) intro:
Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate (AAKG) is a compound made from the amino acid L-arginine and alpha-ketoglutarate, a substance formed in the body’s energy-generating process. AAKG is a popular supplement among bodybuilders and other athletes because of claims that it increases production of nitric oxide in muscles. Nitric oxide is known to have […]

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Soy intro:
Soy, a staple food in many Asian countries, contains valuable constituents, including protein, isoflavones, saponins, and phytosterols. Soy protein provides essential amino acids. When eaten with rice, soy provides protein comparable with that found in animal products. Soy is low in fat and cholesterol-free.
Soy deficiency signs:
Although deficiencies do not occur, people who […]

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Octacosanol intro:
Octacosanol is a waxy substance naturally present in some plant oils and is the primary component of the sugar cane extract called policosanol.
Octacosanol deficiency signs:
Because octacosanol is not an essential bodily constituent, deficiencies do not occur.
Octacosanol sources and dosage:
Octacosanol is a waxy substance found in vegetable oils and sugar cane (Saccharum […]

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Selenium intro:
Selenium is an essential trace mineral.
Selenium deficiency signs:
While most people probably don’t take in enough selenium, gross deficiencies are rare in Western countries. Soils in some areas are selenium-deficient and people who eat foods grown primarily on selenium-poor soils are at risk for deficiency. People with AIDS have been reported to be […]

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DMAE intro:
DMAE (2-dimethylaminoethanol) is a chemical produced in the brain.
DMAE deficiency signs:
No deficiencies of DMAE are reported or believed to occur.
DMAE sources and dosage:
DMAE is found as a supplement, although it is not widely available. DMAE supplementation is not recommended at this time.
DMAE is treatment for:
Alzheimer’s disease Tardive dyskinesia
DMAE side effects
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