Health Benefits on various Amino Acids

(Info courtesy extracted from Dr. Earl Mindell's "Live Longer & feel better with Vitamins & minerals")

Dimethylglycine(DMG)	Dimethylglycine bolsters the immune system, increases physical energy and may help control epileptic seizures.
GABA	Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a key neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that helps keep the brain functioning normally.
Lysine	Lysine synthesizes protein to be used for growth and repair of muscles. Lysine allows for better absorption of calcium and so may help prevent osteoporosis. With the addition of vitamin C, lysine is involved in the development of collagen in connective tissues, skin, cartilage and bone. Lysine lowers high serum triglyceride levels.Lysine promotes the production of antibodies, hormones and enzymes. Lysine may prevent or at least treat the onset of cold sores (herpes type 1). Lysine may also be helpful in fighting some cases of genital herpes
L-Arginine	Causes retardation of tumors and cancer,aids in liver detoxification,assists in the release of growth hormones and maintenance of a healthy immune system,detoxify ammonia,increase sperm counts in males and aids in kidney disorders and trauma.
L-Carnitine	Used by atheletes permitting longer periods of intense workouts,converts stored body fat into energy . may control hypoglycemia,reduce angina attacks and benefit disbetics and liver and kidney disease.Also enhances the effectiveness of antioxidants.
L-Cysteine	an important antiaging nutrient, help to detoxify the system protect against copper toxicity, are antioxidants free radical fighters.
L-Phenylalanine	Often used to treat depression, it also aids in memory,learning ,and obesity. This amino acids elevates moods,enables the individual to overcome depression. Improves memory and mental alertness acts as an antidepressant,helps surppress appetite,increase sexual interest.
D,L Phenylalanine(DLPA)	Acts as a natural painkiller,selectively blocks pain and is nonaddictive. Is an effective pain reliever for whiplash,osteoarthritis,rheumatoid,arthritis,lower back pain,nightime muscle and leg cramps.
L-Glutamic Acid/Glutamine	Helps improve brain function,alleviates fatigue,aids in ulcer healing time, acts as a mood elevator, may serve as brain stimulant.
L-Glycine	Produces glycogen which mobolizes glucose from the liver,bolsters the immune system effective against hyperacidity.
L-Histidine	Precursor of histamine,helps keep people from biting their nails,dilates blood vessels,helps alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
L-Lysine	Helps improve concentrationmenhances fertility. L-Lysine monhydrochloride builds new body tissue.
L-Methionine	Lipotropic agent, reduces fat and protects the kidney, aids in lowering cholesterol, natural chelating agent for heavy metals. Aids in producing beautiful skin.
L-Ornithine	Works as muscle building substance increase potency of arginine.
L-Taurine	Used to treat some forms of epilepsy by controlling seizures.
Aspartic Acid	Aspartic acid facilitates the use of carbohydrates as an energy source for the body. Thus, it helps maintain stamina and fight off fatigue. Aspartic acid also aids in the excretion of toxins such as ammonia from the body.
L-Tyrosine	Acts in regulation of emotional behavior. Important in eventual synthesis of thyroxine, thus aiding in prevention of hypothyroidism. Has important role in stimulating and modifying brain activity, helps control drug resistant depression and anxiety.

Health Benefits on Various Amino Acids