Bluebonnet Nutritions

L-Glutamine is important for maintaining muscle, as well as supporting immune and intestinal health. In fact, the body's total amino acid muscle pool consists of 60% glutamine and is the highest concentrated amino acid found in the bloodstream. It transports nitrogen in and out of tissues and is important to the general amino acid balance in the body.

L-Glutathione is a tripeptide of amino acids and is comprised of glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine. Glutathione is manufactured in every cell of the body and is important for a healthy immune system, since it acts in antioxidant and detoxification systems and is a cofactor for enzymes, which catalyze numerous reactions in the body.

L-Glycine acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It is of major importance in the synthesis of proteins, ATP, glucose and bile salts. Furthermore, since L-glycine is the smallest of the amino acids, it is utilized in the chelation of minerals to propel them through the bloodstream for enhanced absorption and bioavailability.

L-Lysine plays a major role in calcium absorption, blood sugar metabolism and in the formation of new collagen, a main structural component of connective tissues. Since L-lysine is also involved in the production of antibodies, enzymes and hormones, it is an important player in immune function as well.

NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine) is the stable acetyl derivative of cysteine that serves as a precursor to the synthesis of proteins, taurine, coenzyme A and most importantly, glutathione, an important antioxidant, which functions in various redox reactions, such as in the destruction of peroxides and free radicals, the detoxification of harmful compounds, and as a cofactor for enzymes. Since NAC is a glutathione precursor and carrier of an extra acetyl group, it may exert a more potent affect on glutathione biosynthesis, and thus on immune function.

L-Ornithine serves as an important intermediate in the urea cycle, functioning along with arginine, to rid the body of ammonia, a by-product of protein metabolism, thus supporting healthy blood flow.

L-Phenylalanine serves a vital role in producing neurotransmitters by being converted into tyrosine. Tyrosine is then further metabolized into the neurotransmitters, norepinephrine and epinephrine, the body's two main stress-related hormones involved in the flight or fight response, thus helping to support mood.

DLPA (DL-Phenylalanine) contains a mixture of 50% L- and 50% D-phenylalanine and does not participate in protein biosynthesis. Unlike L-phenylalanine that influences the stress-related hormones, this mixture influences neurotransmitter synthesis of endorphins and enkephalins, which mediate mood and pain.

Taurine is ubiquitous in the body and is involved in metabolic processes concerning the brain, retina, heart, skeletal and smooth muscle, platelets and white blood cells and nervous system Ð all of which require adequate amounts of taurine to function at the highest standards. It is a powerful antioxidant that donates electrons to reactive oxygen free radicals, neutralizing them to maintain healthy cells and tissues.

L-Theanine is not involved in protein biosynthesis and is very rare in nature. The free-form brand, Suntheanine®, has been shown in human clinical trials to influence neurotransmitters and induce alpha-waves in the brain, which may improve memory and learning and mediate mood and stress.

L-Tryptophan is converted into serotonin once it crosses the blood-brain barrier and is then further metabolized into melatonin, which has been shown in studies to help induce sleep, calm behaviors, reduce carbohydrate cravings and potentially reduce PMS symptoms. The free-form brand, TryptoPure® by Ajinomoto, a vegetarian, pharmaceutical–grade L-tryptophan, is derived from a traditional yet time-tested microbial fermentation process using corn and is guaranteed to be free of EBT/EMS impurity.

L-Tyrosine is metabolized into norepinephrine and epinephrine, the body’s two main stress-related hormones involved in the flight or fight response, which help the body adapt to and cope with the physical and psychological effects of stress.