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Understanding Pearlcium's Amino Acids

What are Amino Acids?

Amino acids are a fundamental element of all living things. They are the primal building blocks of peptides and proteins, which in turn are the building blocks of all cells, and therefore, of life itself.

In addition, amino acids help form antibodies to combat invading bacteria and viruses. They are part of many hormones, enzymes and nucleoproteins (RNA and DNA). They carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. They support detoxification. And they participate in muscle and nerve activity, just to mention a few!

Most pearl contains 17 kinds of amino acids: alanine, glycine, aspartic acid, serine, leucine, glutamic acid, arginine, phenylalanine, valine, lysine, threonine, proline, tyrosine, methionine, cystine, histidine, and taurine. Seven of these 17 amino acids are essential, meaning our bodies cannot produce them on their own. Therefore, they must be included in our diet.

Pearl Protein contains All Amino Acids and Free Form Amino Acids.

Free form Amino Acids do not require any digestion, and small amounts can easily and quickly reach our blood stream allowing them to be used immediately by muscle and tissue that requires them.

The body has twenty-two different amino acids that act as these building blocks. Nonessential amino acids are those that the body can synthesize for itself, provided there is enough nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen available. Essential amino acids are those supplied by the diet, since the human body cannot make them. Under normal conditions, 13 of the amino acids are nonessential and nine are essential.

But, we can’t talk about Amino Acids without talking about Proteins, because ...

Amino Acids are the Building Blocks in Protein!

So, how do Proteins function in the human body?

Proteins act as enzymes, hormones, and antibodies. They maintain fluid balance and acid and base balance. They also transport substances such as oxygen, vitamins, and minerals to target cells throughout the body. Structural proteins, such as collagen and keratin, are responsible for the formation of bones, teeth, hair, and the outer layer of skin, and they help maintain the structure of blood vessels and other tissues. In contrast, motor proteins use energy and convert it into some form of mechanical work, like dividing cells, contracting muscle, and so forth.

Enzymes are proteins that facilitate chemical reactions without being changed in the process. The inactive form of an enzyme is called a pro-enzyme. Hormones (chemical messengers) are proteins that travel to one or more specific target tissues or organs, and many have important regulatory functions. Insulin, for example, plays a key role in regulating the amount of glucose in the blood. The body manufactures antibodies (giant protein molecules), which combat invading antigens. Antigens are usually foreign substances such as bacteria and viruses that have entered the body and could potentially be harmful.

Immunoproteins, also called immunoglobulins or antibodies, defend the body from possible attack by these invaders by binding to the antigens and inactivating them.

Proteins help to maintain the body's fluid and electrolyte balance. This means that proteins ensure that the proper types and amounts of fluid and minerals are present in each of the body's three fluid compartments. These fluid compartments are intracellular (contained within cells), extracellular (existing outside the cell), and intravascular (in the blood). Without this balance, the body cannot function properly.

Proteins also help to maintain balance between acids and bases within body fluids. The lower a fluid's pH, the more acidic it is. Conversely, the higher the pH, the less acidic the fluid is. The body works hard to keep the pH of the blood near 7.4 (neutral). Proteins also act as carriers, transporting many important substances in the bloodstream for delivery throughout the body. For example, a lipoprotein transports fat and cholesterol in the blood.

The human body builds over 50,000 known proteins and over 15,000 known enzymes from these amino acids... Enzymes are required for life... All enzymes, including digestive enzymes, are made from amino acids.

Proteins are sometimes described as long necklaces with different shaped beads. Each bead is a small Amino Acid. These Amino Acids can join together to make thousands of different proteins. Scientists have found many different Amino Acids in protein, but 22 are important to human health, 20 are considered standard Amino acids with the last 2 only discovered in the last 20 some years.: The 21st Amino Acid Selenocysteine was discovered in 1986 and is present in several enzymes, the 22nd Amino Acid, Pyrrolysine was discovered in 2002, it was named Pyrrolysine, because it is a derivative of Lysine.

There are 9 Essential amino acids:
Histidine
Isoleucine
Leucine
Lysine
Methionine
Phenylalanine
Threonine
Tryptophan
Valine

Since the body can produce the non-Essential Amino itself, I will just do a brief overview on Essential Amino Acids since they must come from our diet, but remember Pearl Protein contains ALL Amino Acids and Free Form Amino Acids.

1... HISTIDINE - Is found abundantly in hemoglobin; has been used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, allergic diseases, ulcers & anemia. A deficiency can cause poor hearing.

2... ISOLEUCINE stimulates the brain to produce alertness, and keep our blood from clotting.

3... LEUCINE - Leucine stimulates protein synthesis and its importance in protein storage. Both Isoleucine and Leucine 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.

4... LYSINE - Lysine is found in the muscle tissue. Lysine insures the adequate absorption of calcium; helps form collagen (which makes up bone cartilage & connective tissues); aids in the production of antibodies, hormones & enzymes. A deficiency may result in tiredness, inability to concentrate, irritability, bloodshot eyes, retarded growth, hair loss, anemia & reproductive problems.

Recent studies show Lysine to be effective against herpes by improving the balance of nutrients that reduce viral growth. It estimated that as much as 70 percent of the world's population is afflicted with herpes simplex virus that causes painful lesions, especially in the oral and genital areas.

There are claims that lysine, combined with arginine, helps build muscle mass. This claim is based on a study to see if this combination could induce secretion of biologically active amounts of HGH... In that the study demonstrated significant human-growth-hormone releasing effect with an oral daily dose of 1,200 milligrams of lysine combined with 1,200 milligrams of arginine, taken on an empty stomach, has resulted in its use by muscle builders.

5... METHIONINE - Methionine performs the major roles of being a methyl donor, sulfur donor, and helps lower cholesterol. Methionine is a natural chelating agent for heavy metals; is a principle supplier of sulfur which prevents disorders of the hair, skin and nails; influences hair follicles and promotes hair growth; increases the liver's production of lecithin thus helps reduce cholesterol and liver fat; regulates the formation of ammonia and creates ammonia-free urine which reduces bladder irritation and promotes kidney health.

6... PHENYLALANINE - Phenylanine which is highly concentrated in protein foods is understood to perform as a pain reliever. Phenylanine is used by the brain to produce Norepinephrine, a chemical that transmits signals between nerve cells and the brain; keeps maintained alertness; reduces hunger; acts as an antidepressant and helps improve memory.

When you are injured or experiencing disease, your body naturally produces morphine or other opiates. When you are injured or experiencing disease, your body naturally produces morphine-like chemicals called endorphins. At the same time however, certain enzymes are programmed to destroy the endorphins. Phenylalanine works by inhibiting the enzymes, thus allowing the endorphins to continue their pain relief activities."

7... THREONINE - Threonine is the least abundant amino acid, but essential in preventing fat build-up in the liver and assisting digestive and intestinal tracts function more smoothly; assists metabolism and assimilation. Threonine is an important constituent of collagen, Elastin, and enamel protein.

8... TRYPTOPHAN - Tryptophan is a natural relaxant, helps alleviate insomnia by inducing normal sleep; reduces anxiety & depression; helps in the treatment of migraine headaches; helps the immune system controlling certain intractable pain; helps reduce the risk of artery & heart spasms; works with Lysine in reducing cholesterol levels.

9... VALINE promotes mental vigor, muscle coordination and calms emotions.

Some include Tyrosine as a 10th Essential Amino Acid, but since it is produced Phenyl-al-anine others claim only 9 Essentail Amino Acids.

Tyrosine will be included in my coverage of Phenylalanine. So, in reality there ARE 10 Essential Amino Acids and failure to obtain enough of even ONE of these 10, results in degradation of the body’s proteins, muscles, and so forth.

Unlike fat and starch the body does not store excess Amino Acids for further use ¦ the essential Amino Acids must be in our food every day. Taking Pearlcium daily is a good way to insure that you get ALL your Essential Amino Acids.

Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid, which means that it is essential to human health, but cannot be manufactured by the body. For this reason, phenylalanine must be obtained from food. Then it can be converted in the body to tyrosine, which in turn is used to synthesize two important neurotransmitters - dopamine and norepinphrine.

Phenylalanine is required for elevating the mood since it is so closely involved with the nervous system, as well as help with memory and learning.. and has been used as an appetite suppressant.

People suffering from Parkinson's disease have used it to treat depression. According to research it may also be helpful in the treatment of Parkinson's disease as well as chronic pain in both osteo-arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It increases blood levels of norepinephrine, epinephrine and dopamine - all three required for neurotransmission.

A dietary deficiency of Phenylanine is rare, but symptoms may include lethurgy, edema, weakness, skin lesions as well as liver damage and slow growth. A deficiency in diet would only occur with an extremely low protein intake.

But those taking Pearlcium daily should not have to worry about that.

Another reason to take a whole food product like Pearlcium is, although Phenylalanine toxicity is rare in dietary intake, large amounts in supplement form may play havoc with your blood pressure and cause headaches, nausea and heartburn. Large amounts of this nutrient may also cause nerve damage.

Some people cannot metabolize phenylalanine and should not take it in supplemental form. That is why taking a whole food product like Pearlcium, having ALL the nutrients needed for assimilation, in proper amounts and ratio, is important.

This Amino Acid could prove of benefit to people suffering from Parkinson's disease, tiredness, depression, alcohol withdrawal, rheumatoid arthritis, osteo-arthritis and skin disorder, vitiligo, and in this case more may be required.

Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid, that occurs as a constituent of many proteins and is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body, which is necessary for growth in infants and for nitrogen equilibrium in adults. (nitrogen equilibrium is balanced nitrogen .. when intake and excretion of nitrogen are equal.

So what is NITROGEN and why is it important? Nitrogen is important because it occurs in all living organisms - it is a constituent, or an essential element of Amino Acids and thus of proteins, and of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA); resides in the chemical structure of almost all neurotransmitters; and is a defining component of alkaloids, which are biological molecules produced by many organisms.

Everything works TOGETHER with-in our bodies to produce the needed EFFECTS...just by reviewing this ONE ESSENTIAL Amino Acid Phenylalanine, we can see the benefits of TYROSINE synthesized in the body from phenylalanine.

As mentioned, some consider Tyrosine an essential amino acid, others an Non-essential Amino Acid, but whether it is or not, it plays a VERY important role in the human body.

As a building block for several important brain chemicals, tyrosine is needed to make epinephrine and norepinephrine (Epinephrine is known to be the fight or flight hormone released in case of impending danger or emergency. When secreted by the adrenal gland, which we learned about last week, it prepares the body for action, by increasing the heart rate, dilating the pupils and elevating blood sugar levels. As a drug, it is used to treat various cardiac problems, also anaFalaxis (an acute systemic and severe hypersensitivity allergic reaction) and asthma.

Norepinephrine is a similar hormone, also secreted by the adrenal gland when triggered by arousal or stress. Basically, it has the same action as epinephrine except that norepinephrine can be used to treat AD/HD, depression and hypotension.

Are you beginning to see the correlation between the Endocrine Glands, Signal Proteins as discussed in last weeks lecture? AND amino acids? Cells in the adrenal medulla synthesize and secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine, which is made by the amino acid Tyrosine.

TYROSINE also makes serotonin, and dopamine, all of which work to regulate mood.

Deficiencies in tyrosine, therefore, have been associated with depression. Tyrosine also aids in the production of melanin (pigment responsible for hair and skin color, it also provides many benefits to human beings. One of the most recognized benefits involves ultraviolet rays of the sun. Melanin provides a natural protection against the harmful effects of these rays, although not complete protection from the sun)

TYROSINE also aids in the function of organs in the body responsible for making and regulating hormones, including the adrenal, thyroid, and pituitary glands. Tyrosine is also involved in the synthesis of Enkaphalins, Natural, morphine-like substances in the brain, substances that have pain-relieving effects in the body.

Low levels of tyrosine have been associated with low blood pressure, low body temperature, and an under active thyroid. This does not mean, however, that taking tyrosine supplements will avoid these particular circumstances - there needs to be a proper balance of nutrients, like in Pearlcium.

Let’s talk about Stress, since there seems to be no shortage of it in today’s world.

Human and animal research suggests that tyrosine acts as an adaptogen, helping the body adapt to and cope with the effects of physical or psychological stress by minimizing the symptoms brought on by stress. Taken ahead of time, tyrosine allows some people to avoid typical bodily reactions and feelings from stressful situations like surgery, emotional upset, and sleep deprivation.

Like phenylalanine, tyrosine is intimately involved with the important brain neurotransmitters epinephine, norepinephrine, the body's two main stress-related hormones and dopamine. Animals subjected to stress in the laboratory have been found to have reduced levels of norepinephrine.

Treating with tyrosine prior to stressing the animals prevents reduction of this neurotransmitter. Findings such as these led to human tyrosine experiments in which soldiers undergoing various forms of stress were given tyrosine to see what effect it might have on their performance. In one of these experiments, conditions were created that simulated a rapid ascent to 15,500 feet. This dramatically stresses the mind and body and significantly diminishes the oxygen supply to the brain. Some of those soldiers were given tyrosine supplements prior to this challenge and some were not. Those who got the tyrosine performed much better on a variety of tests than those who did not get the supplements. The tyrosine-dosed were more alert, efficient, less anxious and had fewer complaints about the physical discomforts during the trial. There is also growing clinical evidence that suggest tyrosine may be an effective anti-depressant and even useful in some major forms of depression.

Another area of concern is drug toxicity, whether by prescription or drug abuse Tyrosine may help in Drug Detoxification:

Tyrosine appears to be a successful addition to conventional treatment for cocaine abuse and withdrawal. It may be used in conjunction with tryptophan and imipramine (an antidepressant drug). Some individuals using tyrosine have also reported successful withdrawal from caffeine and nicotine.

Tyrosine levels are occasionally low in depressed patients. A number of studies conducted in the 1970s showed encouraging results regarding the use of tyrosine to ease symptoms of depression.

Another use for Tyrosine is for Vitiligo, a condition characterized by irregular de-pigmentation (white patches) of skin. Given that tyrosine is involved in making melanin, it has been proposed that tyrosine may be a valuable aid in treating vitiligo. This theory has not been tested, however. Phenylalanine, which in turn makes tyrosine, has been used successfully in combination with ultraviolet radiation therapy for darkening the whitened areas in those with vitiligo.

Similarly, serotonin levels may be altered in women who have premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Because tyrosine stimulates the production of serotonin, some experts speculate that tyrosine decrease PMS symptoms.

AND in the mid 1980s some researchers speculated that tyrosine may be useful for treating Parkinson's because this amino acid can increase dopamine levels. (Diminished dopamine levels cause the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.) However, this has never been proven and there is a question about how well oral tyrosine can get into the brain. There are, however, some medications for Parkinson's currently under investigation that incorporate tyrosine along with other chemicals. (another reason to take Pearlcium with ALL the nutrients needed for proper assimilation).

So, what have we learned about the Amino Acid TYROSINE?

It transmits nerve impulses to the brain; helps overcome depression; Improves memory; increases mental alertness; promotes the healthy functioning of the thyroid, adrenal and pituitary glands, may be useful for Parkinson’s and detoxify.

Tyrosine is synthesized in the body from phenylalanine, an Essential Amino Acid found in Pearlcium!

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