Amino acids are the chemical building blocks of life, and occur naturally in our bodies and in the foods we eat. Our bodies break down dietary proteins into amino acids, and then reassemble these amino acids into new structures that are essential to the formation of muscles, bones, glands, and organs. Amino acids are necessary for the manufacture of genes, hormones, and neurotransmitters, and are also required in order for vitamins and minerals to be utilized properly.
Essential amino acids are not manufactured by the body, and must be obtained from the foods we eat. Nonessential amino acids are just as important to our bodies as essential amino acids, but are manufactured by our bodies from proteins found in our diet. PROSTEX® is a special blend of the nonessential amino acids glycine, alanine, and glutamic acid.
Glycine is one of the most important amino acids, and is utilized by the liver in the synthesis of other nonessential amino acids. In addition to its importance for healthy prostate function, glycine plays important roles in the immune system, nervous system, and in the functions of the liver and circulatory system. Alanine is one of the simplest of the amino acids, and plays an important role in the breakdown of glucose in the body. It also plays an important role in preventing the buildup of toxic products in muscle cells.
