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Maitake Mushroom is a fungus that has been eaten as food in Asia for thousands of years. People also use it to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Maitake mushroom is used to treat cancer and also to relieve some of the side effects of chemical treatment (chemotherapy) for cancer. […]

ho·mo·cys·te·ine (hō’mə-sĭs’tə-ēn’, -ĭn, -tē-) noun: An amino acid that is a homologue of cysteine, is produced by the demethylation of methionine, and forms a complex with serine that metabolizes to produce cysteine and homoserine. Source: dictionary.reference.com/browse/homocysteine

L-Proline Proline, also known as L-proline, is an amino acid. It is non-essential because it can be synthesized by the body through the breakdown of L-glutamate, another amino acid. Protein is broken down into amino acids, or building blocks. If you consume an adequate amount of protein in your diet, your body will have the […]

   Glycine is an amino acid, a building block for protein. It is not considered an “essential amino acid” because the body can make it from other chemicals. A typical diet contains about 2 grams of glycine daily. The primary sources are protein-rich foods including meat, fish, dairy, and legumes. Contents Uses Benefits Other Names […]

Alpha-alanine Alpha-alanine is a non-essential amino acid. Non-essential amino acids can be made by the body, so they don’t have to be provided by food. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. You may see the terms “L-alpha-alanine” and “D-alpha-alanine.“ The “L” refers to the “left-handed” chemical form of the alpha-alanine molecule. The “D” […]

Phenylalanine is an amino acid, a “building block” of protein. There are three forms of phenylalanine: D-phenylalanine, L-phenylalanine, and the mix made in the laboratory called DL-phenylalanine. D-phenylalanine is not an essential amino acid, and its role in people is not currently understood. L-phenylalanine is an essential amino acid and is the only form of […]

Methionine Methionine is an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks that our bodies use to make proteins. Methionine is found in meat, fish, and dairy products, and it plays an important role in many cell functions. Contents Uses Cautions Other Names References Uses To prevent liver damage in acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning: methionine prevents […]

L-Threonine Threonine is an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks the body uses to make proteins. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Threonine is used to treat various nervous system disorders including spinal spasticity, multiple sclerosis, familial spastic paraparesis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease). Benefits Threonine is […]

    L-Leucine plays a central role in the metabolism of muscle tissue therefore contributing to both its generation and preservation. It is an important building block for many proteins and therefore supports various healing processes. Adults should consume 10 to 50 mg L-Leucine per kilo body weight. A deficiency, however, can also be caused […]

 Hesperidin is a plant chemical that is classified as a “bioflavonoid.” It is found primarily in citrus fruits. People use it as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Hesperidin alone, or in combination with other citrus bioflavonoids (diosmin, for example), is most often used for blood vessel conditions such as hemorrhoids, varicose […]