Apr
12
2010
A Dutch chemist by the name of G J Mulder described a certain organic material as ?unquestionably the most important of all known substances? in the organic kingdom. He made this discovery in 1838. The chief phenomena of life are produced through its means. This complex nitrogen bearing substance was called protein. Protein is now a group name signifying the principal nitrogenous constituents of the protoplasm of all plant and animal tissues.
There are several varieties of proteins. Each type contains a specific number of ?building blocks? known as amino acids. Before their absorption by the body, all proteins must first be broken down into amino-acids. When we eat food all the essential nutrients and amino-acids do not immediately diffuse into all the different tissues. A series of biochemical reaction takes place in the digestive tract which collects these proteins, breaks them down, and utilizes them as and when needed. If the normal digestive process is disturbed it causes incomplete protein digestion resulting in gas, bloating etc.
For the normal functioning of the body about 22 amino-acids are needed. If the body has enough nitrogen source it can produce many amino-acids but it cannot produce certain other in sufficient amount to meet its needs. The amino-acids that the body is not able to synthesis in adequate amounts are called essential because they must be supplied by diet in proper proportions and amounts to meet the requirements for the growth and maintenance of tissues. Non-essential amino-acids are those that the body can synthesis in adequate amounts to meet its need in the total amount of nitrogen supplied by protein is adequate.
Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, and Valine are the 9 essential amino acids.
Alanine, Argenine, Asparagine, Aspartic acid, Cysteine, Cystine, Glutamic acid, Glutamine, Glycine, Hydroxyproline, Proline, Serine and Tyrosine are the non-essential or dispensible amino acids.
The requirement for the daily need of amino acids depends upon age, sex, and physiological conditions of an individual.
Amino acids have gone through a variety of research in recent times and this has created new opportunities for dramatic treatment and cure of different problems with the prudent use. Other essential amino acids are outlined below:
Histidine: This amino-acid helps the growth and repair of tissues. It produces normal supply of blood and glycogen in the liver. The main sources of histidine are all root and green leafy vegetables.
Isoleucine: This amino-acid is essential for maintaining the balance of nitrogen which is vital for the body functioning. Its main sources are sunflower seeds, all nuts, except cashew nuts, avacodas and olives.
Leucine: The functions and sources of leucine are similar to isoleucine as it is a component of isoleucine with similar chemical composition but with a different arrangement.
L-Lysine: This amino acid and vitamin C, zinc and vitamin A acid help remove the virus. Female reproductive cycle has also been lysine. A person may be suffering from headaches, dizziness, anemia, due to dietary lysine deficiency. The main source of a variety of nuts, seeds, vegetables, and sub-species of acidic fruits.
Methionine: This is an important connection, assimilate fats and cholesterol dissolved. Normal weight and proper nitrogen balance in the body can be maintained by this amino acid. Rich sources of methionine are hazelnut, Brazil nut and other nuts, cauliflower, cabbage, apples and pineapples.
Phenylalanine: This is the essential hormone adrenaline production and secretion of thyroid production, as well as skin and hair melanin. It also helps control body weight. Its main sources are carrots, seeds, nuts, tomatoes, parsley.
Threonine: Cows milk is the main source of this amino acid. It is necessary for basic child development and proper functioning of the brain. The main sources are green vegetables, fruits, seeds and carrots.
Tryptophan: This amino acid is necessary for digestive juices, optic system and blood clothing. It quitens the nervous system and induces sleep. Major sources of this amino acid are vegetables, nuts and seeds.
Valine: It is important that the physical growth factor, particularly ovarian and breast. Prevent the digestive system and nervous system disorders valine. Its main source of vegetables, and apple and almond.
Thus we can say that amino acids are the major components of diet, and are vital and essential for the growth, development and regulation of various body processes