What are the side effects of taking an Essential Amino Acid supplement?
highground_07 asked:
I am changing my diet for health reasons and incorporating more vegetables. A concern of mine is the lack of essential amino acids. I have to cut down on diary, eggs, red meats, etc. When I was on a vegetarian diet prior, I felt physically weak and tired at times. I am looking to incorporate an essential amino acid supplement (Andrew Lessman Procps). What are the side effects of supplementing essential amino acids?
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I am changing my diet for health reasons and incorporating more vegetables. A concern of mine is the lack of essential amino acids. I have to cut down on diary, eggs, red meats, etc. When I was on a vegetarian diet prior, I felt physically weak and tired at times. I am looking to incorporate an essential amino acid supplement (Andrew Lessman Procps). What are the side effects of supplementing essential amino acids?
July 31st, 2009 at 12:37 am
none…that i know of.
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:24 am
the only thing i can think of is to check the ingredients list on the amino acid supplement that it isn’t flavored with that toxicsludge aspartame or phenylanaline in isolated form~
i myself am severely lactose and soy intolerant, coeliac, intolerant to eggs and can’t eat red meat without getting nasty bone pain in my left hand ….. i eat loads of green vegies and some fruit, some organic almonds and sunflower seeds, peas beans and lentils, black eyed peas, azuki beans, some brown rice, quinoa …….. if you combine beans or lentils with wheat, rice or nuts and seeds you get a complete protein…… more drama than taking a supplement but at least with the real deal…. the fresh food…… you do know precisely what you are ingesting.
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August 2nd, 2009 at 8:03 am
I was unaware that the absolutely essential amino acid phenylalanine was toxic. Too bad they don’t teach naturopaths squat about biochemistry. If they did, minx might know that without phenylalanine, you die. Plain and simple.
The only issue with taking in too much amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) appear to be that it may damage the kidneys. This is due to excess urea production. If you don’t take more than your body needs, then there is absolutely no reason to be concerned. Essential amino acids are called that for a reason: your body needs them to live. If you lack any one of them for a long enough time, you die. Plain and simple.
August 3rd, 2009 at 10:17 am
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Twenty amino acids are needed to build the various proteins used in the growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues. Eleven of these amino acids can be made by the body itself, while the other nine (called essential amino acids) must come from the diet. Foods of animal origin and plants are the richest dietary sources of essential amino acids.
Since most of these building blocks are produced by the body, the possibility of side effects are low/rare.
In very rare cases, some instances of restlessness, anxiety, and rapid heart have been reported. These were cases were very high doses were used for long periods of time and mainly by bodybuilders. Amino Acids are generally considered safe.
That being said, if you have liver or kidney disease, high doses of Amino Acids should only be taken after consultation with your doctor. In this case, any side effects would be in line with any pre-existing medical conditions.
High Protein intake is probably THE most recommended step every person who wants to gain muscle hears at the start of their training. The say it’s good for you and will make wonders right? It will definitely help you build your muscles. So what in the world does this phrase mean - High Protein intake? This is associated with the famous Diet Low Carb - High Protein Intake. Carbs short for Carbohydrates, is our source of energy. So, what are the effects of High Protein Intake?
High Protein Intake may cause an amount of stress put on the kidneys. In other words, they increase the risk of kidney stones.
Another side effect of it is Bone Loss or the increase risk of having Osteoporosis. This is of course for long term use and continuous practice of this Diet.
Hope this helps