Using Amino Acid Supplements

Written by K. Perry


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Those involved with bodybuilding may need higher levels of protein or amino acid supplements, as physical activity has definite effects on protein metabolism. Recent studies indicate that amino acid supplements can increase muscular development, particularly when involved with heavy resistance training.

Another area where amino acid supplements have proven beneficial is in treating Alzheimer's disease and chronic fatigue syndrome. Amino acid supplements and amino acid food aids those with bronchitis, depression and even diabetes. Many emphysema and high blood pressure sufferers have favorable reports regarding amino acid supplements and amino acid food. Enhanced fitness can be achieved with amino acid supplements because through amino acid supplementsrepparttar body's protein needs are met and balanced.

Ongoing research shows that while taking amino acid supplements an increase of insulin levels occurs during meals, which leads to easier absorption of amino acid food. Becauserepparttar 141905 secretion of growth hormone is stimulated by amino acid supplementsrepparttar 141906 body's nitrogen requirements can be easily met by taking amino acid supplements.

Research on amino acid supplements show that athletes achieve muscular strength much quicker and experience less physical exhaustion while taking amino acid supplements or amino acid food. Essentially amino acid supplements are extremely useful to those involved with physical training and amino acid supplements will benefit anyone wanting to ensure a balanced diet.

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Artificial Sweeteners: The Real Skinny?

Written by Loring A. Windblad


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Splenda. Withrepparttar reputations of aspartame and acesulfame potassium somewhat tarnished, it was ripe for a new kid onrepparttar 141904 block: enter sucralose. It was discovered quite by accident by graduate student Shashikant Phadnis at Queen Elizabeth College, University of London, while researching ways to use sucrose in chemical formations, in 1976. It was approved by Health Canada in 1991 and byrepparttar 141905 US FDA in 1999. British Sugar Company Tate & Lyle collaborated with Johnson & Johnson (J&J), in 1980, to create an artificial sweetener from chlorinated sucrose throughrepparttar 141906 Johnson & Johnson subsidiary McNeil Specialty Products. The FDA’s own studies indicate that sucralose can cause lymphatic cell mutations in mice; nevertheless,repparttar 141907 FDA gave full approval to Splenda in 1999. It is promoted by J&J “as a calorie-free, carbohydrate-free sweetener that is save for diabetics, children and pregnant women” as it “does not break downrepparttar 141908 body but, like others before it, passes harmlessly throughrepparttar 141909 body. Bothrepparttar 141910 FDA and independent Japanese research contradict that claim, however, and show that up to 40 percent of consumed sucralose is absorbed byrepparttar 141911 body and with an undetermined amount concentrating inrepparttar 141912 liver, kidneys and/or gastro-intestinal tract. Further independent research on rats, mice and rabbits demonstrates liver and kidney enlargement as well as structural irregularities ofrepparttar 141913 colon. Other animal research reveals that sucralose can cause up to 40 percent shrinkage ofrepparttar 141914 thymus gland, a decreased red blood cell count, reduced fetal weight and growth rate, genetic damage and birth defects. The FDA has stated that “aside from any direct toxicity from sucralose itself, it may also contain trace amounts of heavy metals, arsenic, methanol and other chlorinated saccharides (sugars) but that these contaminants are considered acceptable within current manufacturing guidelines.” It is available in Canada andrepparttar 141915 USA underrepparttar 141916 names sucralose and Splenda.

Alternatives. As otherwise noted, unrefined cane sugar is available with a little bit of effort and is a healthy, viable option, although it is not low-calorie. Other wholesome alternatives are organic rapadura or sucanat sugar, unrefined sugar cane juices that retain their naturally occurring nutrients and full flavor. Another is organic and mineral rich molasses, which stimulates release of serotonin. Grade C organic maple syrup contains vitamins and minerals. Raw organic honey contains protein and B complex (raw honey should not be given to young children). Finally, organic grain syrups such as barley or rice retain up to half ofrepparttar 141917 original whole grain nutrients.

The major problem with these wholesome, natural and very healthful alternatives is that they are naturally occurring and thus can never be patented. There thus is no incentive for drug and/or chemical companies to market these items; sorepparttar 141918 search for “patents and profits fromrepparttar 141919 unsuspecting public” goes on….and on…..and on. The worst part of this? We are now into our 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st generation of observing and documenting what is happening to human beings because of these “harmless, non-nutrient, zero calorie” sugar substitutes. We have documented birth defects and DNA alterations. What doesrepparttar 141920 future hold, 1-2-3 generations into our future, forrepparttar 141921 more distant results of obviously widespread, albeit minor, genetic alterations and birth defects? How healthy are your great grandchildren going to be? What are they going to look like with DNA alterations as well as birth defects? What arerepparttar 141922 long-term ramifications forrepparttar 141923 human race? Don’t you believe its time to make a healthy decision for you and your children and grandchildren? As a closing thought, it is already proven that there are, atrepparttar 141924 very least, digestive problems withrepparttar 141925 genetically modified grains. Where will this all end?

References: http://www.splendatruth.com/index.htm http://www.aspartame.org/index.html http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame/ http://www.earthrenewal.org/saccharin.htm http://www.cspinet.org/new/saccharin_labeling.html http://www.caloriecontrol.org/cyclam2.html http://www.westonprice.org http://www.alive.com/intro.html http://www.xylitol.org http://www.thewolfeclinic.com http://www.finlandiapharmacy.com

Disclaimer: This article in no way should be taken as “medical advice” on any product, condition or course of action, nor does it constitute in any way “medical advice” endorsing any specific product, specific result, nor any possible cure for any condition or problem. This article is meant as a source of information upon which you may base your decision as to whether or not you should begin using any vitamin, mineral and/or herbal supplement for better health, or begin using a “greens” product as a dietary supplement.

If in doubt, or if you have questions, you should consult your physician and, if possible, consult a second physician for a possible different opinion. The author does not bear any responsibility for your decisions nor forrepparttar 141926 outcome of your actions based upon those decisions.

This article may be freely copied and used on other web sites only if it is copied complete with all links and text, includingrepparttar 141927 Authors Resource Box, intact and unchanged except for minor improvements such as misspellings and typos.

This article is Copyright 2005 by http://www.organicgreens.us and Loring Windblad. Loring Windblad has studied nutrition and exercise for more than 40 years, is a published author and freelance writer.


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