In my previous blogs, I explained and described the functions and importance of each of the vitamins and minerals found in Moringa oleifera. Let us now examine the ten amino acids found in Moringa oleifera.
TRYPTOPHAN (Essential Amino Acid): Tryptophan is a natural relaxant. It helps to alleviate insomnia by inducing normal sleep, reduces anxiety and depression. Tryptophan also helps in the treatment of migraine headaches and helps the immune system. It helps reduce the risk of artery and heart spasms and works with Lysine in reducing cholesterol levels.
LYSINE (Essential Amino Acid): Lysine insures the adequate absorption of calcium, helps form collagen (which makes up bone cartilage and connective tissues), aids in the production of antibodies, hormones and enzymes. Recent studies have shown that Lysine may be effective against Herpes by improving the balance of nutrients that reduce viral growth. A deficiency of Lysine may result in tiredness, inability to concentrate, irritability, bloodshot eyes, retarded growth, hair loss, anaemia and reproductive problems.
METHIONINE (Essential Amino Acid): Methionine is a principle supplier of sulphur which prevents disorders of the hair, skin and nails. It also helps lower cholesterol levels by increasing the liver's production of lecithin, reduces liver fat and protects the kidneys. It is a natural chelating agent for heavy metals, regulates the formation of ammonia and creates ammonia-free urine which reduces bladder irritation. It influences hair follicles and promotes hair growth.
LYSINE (Essential Amino Acid): Lysine insures the adequate absorption of calcium, helps form collagen (which makes up bone cartilage and connective tissues), aids in the production of antibodies, hormones and enzymes. Recent studies have shown that Lysine may be effective against Herpes by improving the balance of nutrients that reduce viral growth. A deficiency of Lysine may result in tiredness, inability to concentrate, irritability, bloodshot eyes, retarded growth, hair loss, anaemia and reproductive problems.
METHIONINE (Essential Amino Acid): Methionine is a principle supplier of sulphur which prevents disorders of the hair, skin and nails. It also helps lower cholesterol levels by increasing the liver's production of lecithin, reduces liver fat and protects the kidneys. It is a natural chelating agent for heavy metals, regulates the formation of ammonia and creates ammonia-free urine which reduces bladder irritation. It influences hair follicles and promotes hair growth.
PHENYLALANINE (Essential Amino Acid): Phenylalanine is use by the brain to produce Nor epinephrine, a chemical that transmits signals between nerve cells and the brain. It keeps you awake and alert, reduces hunger pains, functions as an antidepressant and helps improve memory.
THREONINE (Essential Amino Acid): Threonine is an important constituent of collagen, elastin and enamel protein. It helps prevents fat build-up in the liver and helps the digestive and intestinal tracts function more smoothly, assists metabolism and assimilation.
VALINE (Essential Amino Acid): Valine promotes mental vigour, muscle coordination and calm emotions.
LEUCINE & ISOLEUCINE (Essential Amino Acids): These two amino acids provide ingredients for the manufacturing of other essential biochemical components in the body, some of which are utilized for the production of energy, stimulants to the upper brain and helping you to be more alert.
HISTIDINE (Non-Essential Amino Acid): Histidine is found abundantly in haemoglobin. It has been used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, allergic diseases, ulcers and anaemia. A deficiency can cause poor hearing.
ARGININE (Non-Essential Amino Acid): Studies have shown that Arginine can improve immune responses to bacteria, viruses and tumour cells. It promotes wound healing and regeneration of the liver, causes the release of growth hormones, and is considered crucial for optimal muscle growth and tissue repair.
ARGININE (Non-Essential Amino Acid): Studies have shown that Arginine can improve immune responses to bacteria, viruses and tumour cells. It promotes wound healing and regeneration of the liver, causes the release of growth hormones, and is considered crucial for optimal muscle growth and tissue repair.
Conclusion: As you can see, Amino acids are so important to the good health and well-being of the human body that everyone will benefit from some form of amino acid supplementation. This is especially so for the essential amino acids which are indispensable and are not manufactured by the body and need to be consumed from other food sources.
