New Beginnings Amino Acids

5-HTP 50mg 60 capsules
$20

5-HTP is a nutritional supplement derived from the seeds of the Griffonia plant and is considered a natural mood enhancer. 5-HTP is a safe and effective means of increasing brain serotonin levels. Serotonin, an important brain neurotransmitter, is key in the regulation of appetite, mood, and melatonin production. The presence of serotonin in the brain is associated with a balanced emotional state. Serotonin also acts as a satiety signal in the brain, thereby naturally regulating food intake. Additionally, as a precursor of melatonin, serotonin is involved in regulating sleep patterns. Low levels of serotonin have been linked with depression, insomnia, anxiety, migraines, PMS, obsessive/compulsive behavior, stress, over-eating/obesity and ADD in children.








Acetyl-L-Carnitine 60 capsules
$28

Acetyl-L-carnitine is a derivative of L-carnitine that provides all the benefits and functions of L-carnitine such as aiding in fatty acid metabolism and energy production. Deficiencies in L-carnitine are manifested as low energy levels and muscular weakness. The acetyl group that is part of acetyl-L-carnitine contributes to the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is required for mental functioning. Recent animal studies show that only the acetyl form of L-carnitine acts to reduce oxidative damage in the brain.

L-Carnitine 250 mg 60 capsules
$17

L-Carnitine is an important nutrient and is necessary for fatty acid metabolism and energy production in heart and muscle function. Although L-Carnitine is not “officially” an amino acid, it bears many resemblances to amino acids and is usually grouped under this heading. Since the burning of fat is a major source of muscular energy, deficiencies in L-Carnitine are manifested as low energy levels and muscular weakness. L-Carnitine deficiencies can also appear as mental confusion or cloudiness, angina (heart pain) and weight gain.

GABA 500 mg 60 capsules
$15

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an amino acid that functions as a neurotransmitter in the brain. GABA is synthesized in the brain from another amino acid, glutamate, and functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter – meaning that it blocks nerve impulses. In the body, GABA is concentrated in the hypothalamus region of the brain and is known to play a role in the overall functioning of the pituitary gland – which regulates growth hormone synthesis, sleep cycles, and body temperature.










L-Glutamine 500 mg 60 capsules
$9

The amino acid glutamine plays a key role in the metabolism, function, and structure of the entire gastro-intestinal (GI) tract and its extensive immune system. Many clinical studies support that the fact that dietary and endogenous glutamine is critical in maintaining normal intestinal permeability, mucosal cell regeneration, and structure. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid found in the blood and is also involved in blood sugar stabilization, wound healing, protein metabolism and ammonia detoxification. It is also concentrated in the brain, skeletal muscles, gut lining, lungs, heart, kidneys, & liver where it has multiple & critical functions.

Physiological stress, including the presence of intestinal infection, can cause serious depletion of glutamine levels needed by the immune cells which can result in muscle wasting as the body attempts to restore its levels from the skeletal tissues. Glutamine works best when taken with pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P5P) which helps regulates its absorption, metabolism & conversion.

L-Taurine 500 mg 100 capsules
$12

Taurine is a non-essential sulfur rich amino acid that is found in abundance in the central nervous system and is essential for the maintenance and protection of vision. It is synthesized in the liver from the amino acids cysteine and methionine, along with the assistance of Vitamin B6. Taurine is helpful as an antioxidant, and in stimulating the production of bile, which is important for adequate digestion and absorption of nutrients. In addition, It helps calm the nervous system by regulating neurotransmitters, strengthens and protects healthy cell membrane, and helps support the body's yeast defense mechanism. Taurine is manufactured by the body and is found in animal protein but can be deficient in individuals on restricted diets. New Beginnings Nutritionals offers Taurine in the more natural and bio-available "L" form.