Asparagic acid is not an essential amino acid. It is made from glutamate with the aid of vitamin B6, among others. Asparagic acid is active in the urea cycle that is responsible for the body's metabolization of urea and nitrogen, and the citric acid cycle that takes care of the metabolization of carbohydrates.
It participates in two of the body's most vital biochemical functions and is therefore part of countless important activities. Furthermore, it builds pyrimidine that is part of DNA and the orotates. Asparagine acid is found in high concentrations everywhere in the body.
Asparagine is the biochemical compound of asparagic acid and ATP (adenosine-tri-phosphate), the cells' energy briquettes that are ready for oxidation and the production of cell energy. Glutamic acid and glutamine make a similar pair. In both cases, the amino acid can transport and deliver ATP to the tissue, as needed.
Detoxifies ammonium in the tissue and thereby protects the central nervous system. Induces stamina during hard physical activity like sports. Increases the absorption of minerals in the intestines and the production of breast milk in breast-feeding women. Builds muscular tissue.
Asparagine acid controls metabolic activity in the brain and nerves, and is used in the treatment of damages in these areas. Asparagic acid is part of the formation of DNA and RNA and the amino acid threonine. Also protects the liver and counteracts exhaustion.
Therapeutic dosage
Up to 2 g. a day. To be taken with water or juice, late in the morning and in the afternoon between meals.
