Amino Acids - Serine

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(also referred to as...)

2-Amino-3-Hydroxypropanoic Acid

 
Description

Serine is a non-essential amino acid and is produced from L-glycine in the body. It is important for maintaining a healthy immune system and assists in the production of antibodies and immunoglobulins (proteins of human or animal origin with known antibody activity).

Serine also metabolizes fats and fatty acids and is good for muscle growth.

 
Ailments / Situations Where Used

Serine is good for the skin and is used in most natural cosmetics and skin care preparations as a natural moisturizer. It may help prevent cancer, obesity, and auto-immune diseases such as arthritis and rheumatism.

 
Source

Serine is found in protein-rich foods.

It is also available in most protein powder supplements, multi-amino acid complex, and BCAA supplements.

 
Optimal Absorption

For best absorption, take as part of a multi-amino acid complex.

 
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings

No known toxicity.

It is not recommended to take a single amino acid for an extended period of time without supplementing with other amino acids as well. Long-term isolated amino acid supplementation can create an imbalance in the body.

 
Ailment / Situation Listing

 

AIDS

Auto-Immune Diseases

Cancer

Obesity

Rheumatism

  

 


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