Wellness Report Essential Oils

Amino Acids
Amino acids are the building blocks of the body. Besides building cells and repairing tissue, they form antibodies to combat invading bacteria & viruses; they are part of the enzyme & hormonal system; they build nucleoproteins RNA & DNA; they carry oxygen throughout the body and participate in muscle activity. When protein is broken down by digestion, providing you are experiencing good digestion – take your enzymes the result is 22 known amino acids of proteins. Amino acids are found in all meats – beef, pork, chicken, fish, turkey, eggs, etc., dairy products - milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc., and in smaller amounts in fruits and vegetables. Vegetarians need to be sure and supplement with natural amino acids, as many times their protein intake is to low to supply all the necessary amino acids.

Text books differ as to the exact number, eight or nine, of essential amino acids ones that cannot be manufactured by the body the rest are non-essential can be manufactured by the body with proper nutrition. This article will assume there are nine that are essential. These essential amino acids cannot be synthesized from other precursors. However, cysteine can partially meet the need for methionine they both contain sulfur and tyrosine can partially substitute for phenylalanine. Two of the essential amino acids, lysine and tryptophan, are poorly represented in most plant proteins. Thus strict vegetarians should ensure that their diet contains sufficient amounts of these two amino acids.

NingXia Red, Ultra Young and Amino Tech are three Young Living products that contain vital amino acids. Below is list of the amino acids and how they can affect the body. It is no wonder NingXia Red drinkers and YLEO oil and supplement users are overcoming all sorts of health challenges.
1. TRYPTOPHAN Essential Amino Acid

A natural relaxant, helps alleviate insomnia by inducing normal sleep; reduces anxiety & depression; helps in the treatment of migraine headaches; helps the immune system; helps reduce the risk of artery & heart spasms; works with Lysine in reducing cholesterol levels.

2. LYSINE Essential Amino Acid

Insures the adequate absorption of calcium; helps form collagen (which makes up bone cartilage & connective tissues); aids in the production of antibodies, hormones & enzymes. Recent studies have shown that Lysine may be effective against herpes by improving the balance of nutrients that reduce viral growth. A deficiency may result in tiredness, inability to concentrate, irritability, bloodshot eyes, retarded growth, hair loss, anemia & reproductive problems.
3. METHIONINE Essential Amino Acid

Is a principle supplier of sulfur which prevents disorders of the hair, skin and nails; helps lower cholesterol levels by increasing the livers production of lecithin; reduces liver fat and protects the kidneys; a natural chelating agent for heavy metals; regulates the formation of ammonia and creates ammonia-free urine which reduces bladder irritation; influences hair follicles and promotes hair growth.
4. PHENYLALAINE Essential Amino Acid

Used by the brain to produce Norepinephrine, a chemical that transmits signals between nerve cells and the brain; keeps you awake & alert; reduces hunger pains; functions as an antidepressant and helps improve memory.

5. THREONINE Essential Amino Acid

Is an important constituent of collagen, Elastin, and enamel protein; helps prevents fat build-up in the liver; helps the digestive and intestinal tracts function more smoothly; assists metabolism and assimilation.

6. VALINE Essential Amino Acid

Promotes mental vigor, muscle coordination and calm emotions

7. HISTIDINE Essential Amino Acid

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

8. LEUCINE & 9. ISOLEUCINE Essential Amino Acid

They 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.

10. ARGININE Non-Essential Amino Acid

Studies have shown that is has improved immune responses to bacteria, viruses & tumor cells; promotes wound healing and regeneration of the liver; causes the release of growth hormones; considered crucial for optimal muscle growth and tissue repair. Also shown to have significant cardiovascular benefits for restoring and retaining elasticity in blood vessels.

11. TYROSINE Non-Essential Amino Acid

Transmits nerve impuAmino Acids

lses to the brain; helps overcome depression; Improves memory; increases mental alertness; promotes the healthy functioning of the thyroid, adrenal and pituitary glands.

12. GLYCINE Non-Essential Amino Acid

Helps trigger the release of oxygen to the energy requiring cell-making process; Important in the manufacturing of hormones responsible for a strong immune system.

13. SERINE Non-Essential Amino Acid

A storage source of glucose by the liver and muscles; helps strengthen the immune system by providing antibodies; synthesizes fatty acid sheath around nerve fibers.

14. GLUTAMIC ACID Non-Essential Amino Acid

Considered to be natures Brain food by improving mental capacities; helps speed the healing of ulcers; gives a lift from fatigue; helps control alcoholism, schizophrenia and the craving for sugar.

15.GLUTAMINE Non-Essential Amino Acid

The most abundant of all free amino acids, it aids in muscle building, recovery from surgery especially abdominal, it replenishes amino acid stores; this being the main reason glutamine is recommended during fasting or for people who suffer from physical trauma, immune deficiencies, or cancer.

16. ASPARTIC ACID & 17. ASPARAGINE Non-Essential Amino Acid

Aids in the expulsion of harmful ammonia from the body. When ammonia enters the circulatory system it acts as a highly toxic substance which can be harmful to the central nervous system. Recent studies have shown that Aspartic Acid may increase resistance to fatigue and increase endurance.

18. TAURINE Non-Essential Amino Acid

Helps stabilize the excitability of membranes which is very important in the control of epileptic seizures. Taurine and sulfur are considered to be factors necessary for the control of many biochemical changes that take place in the aging process; aids in the clearing of free radical wastes.

19. CYSTINE Non-Essential Amino Acid

Functions as an antioxidant and is a powerful aid to the body in protecting against radiation and pollution. It can help slow down the aging process, deactivate free radicals, neutralize toxins; aids in protein synthesis and presents cellular change. It is necessary for the formation of the skin, which aids in the recovery from burns and surgical operations. Hair and skin are made up 10-14 percent Cystine.

20. HISTIDINE Essential Amino Acid

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

21. PROLINE Non-Essential Amino Acid

Is extremely important for the proper functioning of joints and tendons; also helps maintain and strengthen heart muscles. Another non-proteinogenic amino acid is Hydroxyproline which plays a great role in Collagen assembly it is a derivative of the essential amino acid Proline. Dr. Mathais has shown a link between cancer and the lack of praline in the body.

22. ALANINE Non-Essential Amino Acid

Is an important source of energy for muscle tissue, the brain and central nervous system; strengthens the immune system by producing antibodies; helps in the metabolism of sugars and organic acids.

So now you choose – swallow a dozen different pills and run the risk of over-dosing on certain amino acids – ex. - arginine not balanced with lysine will cause herpes outbreaks to appear if you carry the virus or have a scoop of delicious, healthy, Amino Tech and a shot or two of NingXia Red from Young Living daily. NingXia Red is loaded with amino acids – see a complete listing and percentages on page 36-37 of Discovery of the Ultimate Superfood from Essential Science Publishing. Along with a healthy well balanced diet, using your oils daily and taking the YLEO essential oil fortified supplements right for you, you will be getting all the right building materials to build a healthy body!

By Debra Raybern, N.D, M.H., C.N.C.

May 2006

Debra owns NutriTech, established in 1992, a health and wellness company dedicated to educating people on taking responsibility for their own health. She conducts workshops on Biblical and medicinal herbs/essential oils, whole grain bread making, soap crafting and other topics related to natural home health care. Debra offers personal in-office and by-phone wellness consultations assessing how herbs, nutrition and cleansing promote the body to heal it self. Her consulting centers around using herbs in their most pure and potent form – essential oils. To schedule a speaking venue or a consultation appointment call 936-438-8829.



Debra Raybern