Amino Acids in Therapy: A Guide to the Therapeutic Application of Protein Constituents [Paperback]

Leon Chaitow D.O. N.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1985

This comprehensive guide for health practitioners covers all aspects of amino acid therapy and lists conditions which are particularly responsive to such treatment. Includes information on: 
     Amino acid profiles 
     Why individual requirements differ  
     Amino acids and protein 
     Amino acids and the body cycles  
     Disorders of amino acid metabolism
     Conditions suitable for amino acid therapy 

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About the Author

Leon Chaitow, D.O., N.D. is a practicing osteopath, naturopath, and acupuncturist who lectures regularly at schools and colleges throughout the U.S. and Canada. He is also the author of Soft Tissue Manipulation, Acupuncture Treatment of Pain, and Candida Albicans.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press (April 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892812877
• ISBN-13: 978-0892812875
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #387,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Healing with amino acids, January 5, 2004

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Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Amino Acids in Therapy: A Guide to the Therapeutic Application of Protein Constituents (Import) (Paperback)

This excellent book is a valuable guide to the therapeutic use of amino acids. It explains how amino acids function as the building blocks of protein, and lists the metabolic paths of the amino acids, the qualities of the individual amino acids and the disease states in which amino therapy can be helpful.

The author discusses the essential aminos (that the body needs to get from food) and the non-essential ones (that are made in the body), and how these relate and interact with one another. The co-factors (vitamins, minerals and trace elements) of the individual amino acids are covered in detail.

The author provides valuable information on the therapeutic application of amino acid therapy, including a summary of therapeutic dosages and cautions. Some of the uses include treatment of depression (DL-Phenylalanine, L-Tyrosine), insomnia (Tryptophan), cold sores (L-Lycine), detoxification (L-Cysteine, Glutathione) and wound healing (L-Arginine and L-Glutamine).

An appendix provides the amino acid content of certain common foods (besides meat, other excellent sources are eggs, milk, yoghurt and chocolate). The book also provides the contact details of various organisations and contains a thorough index. I also recommend he Amino Revolution by Robert Erdmann and Meirion Jones.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good place to start..., October 8, 2004

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Paul (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Amino Acids in Therapy: A Guide to the Therapeutic Application of Protein Constituents (Paperback)

If you're trying to learn about amino acids this book is a good place to start. At just over 100 pages it's a bit short. For instance, the amino acid serine is covered in seven lines. It's also approaching 20 years old. Having said that it still provides a lot of useful info. And combined with "The Amino Revolution" by Robert Erdmann, PH.D., it can give you a pretty good idea of the potential benefits of amino acid supplementation. There's so much more to learn on this topic and I'm still waiting for the definitive amino acid book. Unfortunately, most doctors don't have a clue.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, May 20, 2002

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This review is from: Amino Acids in Therapy: A Guide to the Therapeutic Application of Protein Constituents (Paperback)

Though this book is older, it has a lot of good information, especially for people wanting to learn about using amino acids to treat illness. I like it better than Amino Revolution. Its a quick read- short, but fully detailed.