8 Astonishing Health Benefits of Amino acids – Pentaglax Home Remedies

Amino acids are organic compounds which are the building blocks of proteins.

Amino acids are mainly composed by nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Proteins are essential for the breakdown of foods by the body.

Amino acids can be found in supplements or protein-rich foods such as meat and fish.

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Health Benefits of Amino Acids

1.Fighting arthritis

Most proteins contain amino acids which are the building blocks of collagen.

Amino acids aids in treating osteoarthritis since they mantain your joint cartilage and reduce inflammation.

2. Boost male fertility

Arginine is a certain form of amino acid that is present in nuts such as almonds and walnuts.

This type of amino acid has been proven to boost fertility in male.

Vegetable proteins contain a low amount of arginine compared to nuts.

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3. Skin, hair, nails healthy

Amino acids play a major role of mosisturizing dry cuticles which are the outermost part of the hair.

Cuticles are responsible for retaining moisture on your skin.

Sulphur containing amino acids promote the formation of disulphide bonds between molecules which acts as a glue to strengthen the nails and other keratin fibers.

4. Regulate blood sugar

Studies done on animals have shown that an amino acid known as alinine may regulate your blood sugar by controling energy metabolism in cells.

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5. Weight loss

Amino acids are known for promoting muscle gain.

According to research, the more you increase your muscle mass the more you reduce your body weight.

6. Boost immune system

T-cells, B-cells and antibodies are the fighters of infections in your body.

Amino acids help in activating this cells so as to fight germs that enter your body.

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7. Managing menopause

Glycine and glutamin are amino acids that help women reduce the symptoms of menopause by promoting the production of hormones such as estrogen.

8. Depression

Amino acid supplements that contain tryptophan, tyrosine, and phenylalanine are linked with pathogenesis of depression.

These amino acids promotes the production of serotonin.


Published by Alfred Okoko

Life & Health Transformation Coach

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