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Tryptophan: an amino acid of pleasure
May 24th, 2010 | 
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Tryptophan is an essential amino acid of 20 amino acids included in the genetic code, is classified as essential because the body can not produce by itself and has to take food. It is one of the most important amino acid because it meets basic body functions such as those listed below:
• It is essential to promote the release and synthesis of serotonin (an important neurotransmitter involved in sleep regulation, helps regulate sleep-wake cycle). Serotonin is involved in relaxation, joy and pleasure. Studies have shown that the concentration of serotonin in the brain is directly proportional to the concentration of tryptophan in plasma and brain.
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Strengthen the Immune System
Caring for the immune system
Have a good immunity is useful at any time to protect themselves from infection, cancer and other diseases. Health and immunity are inextricably linked: to take care of his health on a daily basis can improve immunity, and vice versa.
The sick and elderly are often more susceptible to infections. They can not only be more frequent victims, but also more serious. A simple flu can be fatal.
However, we can apparently have a healthy and contracting infections repeatedly, such as colds or urinary infections. Strangely, this fragility is not observable by blood tests: the tests show a much “normal” immune cells.
Some people seem more fragile than the average and others more resistant. The difference could play in terms of lifestyle. Indeed, numerous data from epidemiological studies indicate that diet, smoking, sleep, exercise, stress levels, the quality of human relations and living environment affect the quality of the response immunitaire.
Section Risk factors present lifestyle that weaken the immune system, and the Prevention section, those are preferred.
If at some point, the body needs a helping hand outside, you may use several additional solutions. Sections medical treatments and complementary approaches are most commonly used.