Amino Acids - Histidine

 

(also referred to as...)

Alpha-Amino-Beta-(4-Imidazolyl) Propionic Acid

 
Description

Histidine is an essential amino acid and should be part of your daily diet. This amino acid is found in the soft tissues of the body. It is released during stressful conditions, trauma, and allergic reactions.

Histidine is required for the production of red and white blood cells and for the growth and repair of tissues. It is also needed to maintain the protective myelin sheaths of nerve cells. Histidine protects the body from radiation damage and helps remove toxic metals from the body.

Histidine is a precursor to histamine -- the substance responsible for inflammation and congestion associated with an allergic reaction or tissue damage. Through a series of reactions, histamine triggers the production of mucus in the respiratory tract and can also constrict the lungs, making breathing difficult.

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