
Amino Acids
The majority of our cells and tissue are made up of amino acids, and they are essential for many important bodily functions such as the structuring of cells. They often referred to as the ‘building blocks’ of protein because they are the compounds used by the body to form proteins. These prot...
Amino Acids
- 5-HTP Plus
- 5-HTP Plus contains 5-HTP from the shrub Griffonia. The 5-HTP is in a bio-effective form - 5-HTP is a safe precursor to serotonin
- This supplement also contains the nutrients necessary for the conversion of 5-HTP to serotonin - magnesium & vitamin B6
- Magnesium is involved in many essential metabolic processes relating to mental well-being
£17.60 fromIn stock - L-Arginine Plus
- The Amino Acids L-Arginine and L-Ornithine together have been shown to strengthen the immune system
- They may help to improve lean muscle mass and reduce fat - beneficially affecting cholesterol levels
- They may also help support brain function and Arginine has also been shown to improve circulation and may help with male impotence
£16.70In stock - L-Glutamine
- This supplement comprises pure crystalline free-form L-Glutamine
- Glutamine is considered important for the gastro-intestinal tract (in respect of the digestive system)
- The amino acid Glutamine can provide a role in the immune system
£16.10In stock - L-Lysine
- L-lysine is an essential amino acid, one of the building blocks used by the body to make proteins. The body cannot synthesise L-lysine so it must be wholly supplied by the diet
- L-lysine has a number of roles including normal growth, muscle turnover and synthesis of L-carnitine and collagen
- Each capsule of Cytoplan's new vegan L-Lysine provides 500mg of L-lysine (the form of lysine that is naturally occurring in food)
£5.95In stock - L-Taurine
- Taurine is abundant in many tissues including the heart, eyes, nerve cells and skeletal muscle
- Taurine has antioxidant properties and is used in the production of bile acids which are important for fat digestion and absorption
- Each capsule of Cytoplan's new vegan L-Taurine provides 500mg of L-taurine
£8.20In stock - L-Theanine
- L-Theanine is an amino acid, found in tea leaves
- L-Theanine supports the production of alpha brain waves which are associated with a state of relaxation. It is therefore used to support the relaxation response, sleep quality and memory
- Whilst it is used to support sleep quality, it is not sedative and therefore can be taken during the day to support relaxation
£11.20In stock