| Introduction |
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Neurotransmitters, Brain Language |
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11 | (4) |
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13 | (2) |
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15 | (3) |
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Amino Acids for Brain and Body Function |
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17 | (1) |
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Understanding Amino Acids/Proteins |
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18 | (2) |
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18 | (1) |
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18 | (1) |
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Classification of Amino Acids |
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Neurotransmitters & Neuropeptides |
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20 | (2) |
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Limbic System & Mental Distress Pathways |
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22 | (1) |
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Understanding Amino Acids |
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23 | (1) |
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Asparagine and Aspartic Acid |
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25 | (1) |
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Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) |
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26 | (2) |
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28 | (3) |
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31 | (2) |
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GABA, The Anxiety Amino Acid |
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33 | (2) |
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35 | (1) |
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35 | (3) |
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Neurotransmitters in Brain Function |
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38 | (1) |
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39 | (1) |
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40 | (1) |
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41 | (1) |
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SAMe (S-AdenosylMethionine) |
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42 | (1) |
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43 | (2) |
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45 | (1) |
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45 | (1) |
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46 | (3) |
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49 | (1) |
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50 | (3) |
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53 | (1) |
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B.N.C. (Balanced Neurotransmitter Complex) |
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54 | (1) |
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Disorders Associated with Amino Acids Imbalances |
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55 | (1) |
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56 | (7) |
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56 | (2) |
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U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance for B6 |
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56 | (1) |
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Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin B6 Deficiency |
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57 | (1) |
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58 | (1) |
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P5'P or Pyridoxal 5' Phosphate (Active B6) |
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58 | (1) |
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59 | (2) |
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Magnesium/Amino Acid Connection |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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63 | (1) |
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64 | (74) |
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64 | (2) |
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66 | (1) |
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67 | (2) |
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69 | (1) |
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Decline of Growth Hormone |
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70 | (3) |
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Brain Boosters (Memory and Concentration) |
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Repetitive Stress Injury) |
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Symptoms of Chronic Emotional Fatigue and Chronic Stress Syndrome |
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Chronic Emotional Fatigue |
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85 | (3) |
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88 | (1) |
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Major Symptoms of Depression |
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88 | (3) |
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91 | (1) |
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Amino Acids and the Elderly |
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92 | (4) |
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Function, Cognition, and Behavior Influenced by Nutrients |
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93 | (3) |
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96 | (3) |
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Physical Sensations Most Commonly Experienced |
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97 | (2) |
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99 | (1) |
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99 | (5) |
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104 | (3) |
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107 | (1) |
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) |
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108 | (2) |
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110 | (2) |
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Causes of Ongoing Insomnia |
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110 | (1) |
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Causes of Short-Term and Intermittent Insomnia |
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111 | (1) |
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112 | (4) |
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Symptoms Associated with LGS |
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112 | (2) |
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Common Conditions Associated with LGS |
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114 | (1) |
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115 | (1) |
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Menopausal Stress/Anxiety |
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116 | (2) |
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
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118 | (2) |
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120 | (3) |
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121 | (2) |
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) |
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Categories of PMS Symptoms |
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123 | (2) |
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) |
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125 | (4) |
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127 | (2) |
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) |
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129 | (2) |
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Drugs that Deplete Melatonin |
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128 | (1) |
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Direct Circadian Rhythm Influencers |
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129 | (2) |
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Teen Anger and Aggression |
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131 | (3) |
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Deficiency Symptoms of Low Serotonin |
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132 | (2) |
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134 | (4) |
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138 | (1) |
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General Summary of Amino Acids |
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139 | (1) |
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139 | (1) |
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140 | (1) |
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140 | (1) |
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145 | (1) |
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145 | (1) |
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146 | (1) |
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Tryptophan (5-HTP or 5-hydroxytryptophan) |
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146 | (1) |
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147 | (1) |
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147 | (1) |
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Food Sources of Some Amino Acids |
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148 | (1) |
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149 | (5) |
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149 | (1) |
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Herpes/Shingles (Herpes Zoster) |
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151 | (1) |
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152 | (1) |
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Amino Acids and Metabolic Pathways |
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153 | (1) |
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| Bibliography |
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155 | (5) |
| Index |
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160 | (4) |
| About the Authors |
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