Question 1

is amino acid good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Amino acids: if you do not have the you die. That is bad.
if you make too much of some you die. That is bad. 
if you have the right ones you live. That is good.

Question 2

what's an amino acid sequence?

Accepted Answer

A chain: This applies to the biological synthesis of enzymes. Amino acids are the building blocks as they form a long chain that constructs the final protein. It is an internal mechanism under genetic control.

Question 3

how can i increase amino acid level?

Accepted Answer

Take supplements: eat protein or take amino acid supplements.

Question 4

should i take amino acid on non workout days?

Accepted Answer

Diet &amp; exercise: 100 grams of protein daily is the basal required. Amino acids are proteins &amp; v.v.. You don't need more protein  except for extremely stressful exercises and then you only need an ounce or so more.  Your stomach is built to break down proteins into amino acids.  Save your money and eat a Big Mac. It will be just as beneficial and taste better &amp; you  can take it before,during or after workout.

Question 5

can you tell me how many amino acid pills should i take before and after workout?

Accepted Answer

Huh: Guess what? I am going to mention that a good diet is best.Side effects include kidney problems, no effectiveness on anything.Do not be lazy.Do the work and eat well.

Question 6

is melamine an amino acid or protein?

Accepted Answer

Neither.: It is a nitrogen rich plastic frequently added to food products to artificially boost protein assays because of its nitrogen content. Avoid! the chinese infant formulas and pet foods have had scandals in the past for putting this in said material! it is toxic! can cause a myriad of problems, particularly renal problems!

Question 7

what are amino acid vitamin capsules taken for?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Amino acids are precursors to helping build many essential enzymes and proteins for the body.  I use it for anti aging, helping restore muscle balance, and for many degenerative diseases that are losing muscle mass or GI disfunction.  Everyone does not necessarily need to be on this.

Question 8

63 /f/ should i be taking amino acid supplements?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: Unless you have a specific medical condition for which amino acid supplementation was prescribed, then - no. You or anyone else at any age that is otherwise healthy doesn't need amino acid supplementation. If you eat a reasonable diet, then you are getting sufficient amino acids, particularly essential ones, through diet anyway.

Question 9

is glutamine a basic amino acid?

Accepted Answer

Glutamine amino acid: Glutamine is an Amino Acid (basic building block of proteins). People take it for various reasons as a dietary supplement. It purportedly helps maintain muscle mass in athletes or patients following surgery or major illness. Patients on chemo may take it to prevent or lessen side-effects. Caution should be taken for those with kidney or liver failure, mental illness or epilepsy or allergy to msg.

Question 10

does amino acid cause headache ?

Accepted Answer

Not that I know: Which Amino Acid is of concern, and do you supplement amino acids?  Many foods and food additives can promote headaches in susceptible individuals, and lists can be easily accessed on-line.  Food sensitivities are present only in about 15% of migraineurs.

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