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Aspartates
Some dietary supplements are made by combining
minerals and trace elements with the amino acid aspartic acid. They are then known as mineral aspartates, and effectively provide a double supplement of both mineral and amino acid.
Potassium and magnesium, and possibly other mineral supplements appear
to be more readily absorbed when taken as aspartates.
Aspartic acid
Amino acid
Known as a glutamate amino acid, aspartic acid is
made from another amino acid, glutamic acid, by enzymes using vitamin
B6. It plays an important part in the urea cycle (the conversion of
toxic ammonia from protein breakdown into urea which can be excreted by
the kidneys), and in DNA metabolism. Aspartic acid is a major excitatory
neurotransmitter).
Animal studies have found that both potassium and magnesium aspartate
may be able to stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of the
thymus gland, bone marrow and spleen tissue, as well as help the red
blood cell-producing organs to regenerate after exposure to radiation.
With glutamine, aspartic acid forms asparagine, and with
citrulline it forms arginosuccinate. It is involved in oxidative
phosphorylation and energy production.
Availability:
Not easily available in its pure form. Best taken as mineral aspartates,
(e.g. magnesium aspartate).
Assimilation
The process by which digested foodstuffs which have
been absorbed into the blood are taken up and used by cells and tissues.
Astragalus
Herb
A tonic herb, frequently used in Chinese herbal medicine.
Availability: Widely available from herb suppliers.
ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)
Sometimes known as the body's 'energy currency',
ATP is the most important immediate source of energy for cell
metabolism, and is the end product of glucose breakdown. It is used for
all energy-dependent processes in the body.
Adapted from the Nutritional Health Bible by Linda Lazarides Download the whole database |
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