L-Histidine
L-Histidine is an essential amino acid, which converts to histamine, a powerful blood vessel dilator, involved in gastric acid secretions and neurotransmission in the central nervous systems. It is also related to circadian rhythms, sexual arousal and orgasmic function in women.L-Histidine is needed for growth and for the repair of tissue, as well as the maintenance of the myelin sheaths that act as protector for nerve cells. It is known to help protect the body from damage caused by radiation and also helps in removing heavy metals from the body. L-histidine is also required by the body to regulate and utilize essential trace minerals such as copper, zinc, iron, manganese and molybdenum.
L-Histidine is precursor to the allergy symptom producing hormone histamine. Histamine is well known for its role in stimulating the inflammatory response of skin and mucous membranes such as those found in the nose - this action is essential in the protection of these barriers during infection.
Histamine also stimulates the secretion of the digestive enzyme gastrin. Without adequate histamine production healthy digestion can become impaired. Without adequate In the stomach, L-Histidine can be helpful in producing gastric juices. People with a shortage of gastric juices or suffering from indigestion, may also benefit from this nutrient. L-Histidine is also required by the body to regulate and utilize essential trace minerals such as copper, zinc, iron, manganese and molybdenum.
L-Histidine is one of the glucogenic amino acids. Glucogenic amino acids facilitate the body's production of energy. L-Histidine is used to help boost the production of red and white blood cells.
