Phenylalanine should not be taken by those who suffer from high blood pressure, anxiety, PKU or anyone taking MAO inhibitors. Women who are pregnant or lactating should also avoid the use of phenylalanine. Proline Proline is one of the main amino acids used to form collagen and to help build bone, skin and cartilage. Helpful for maintaining healthy joints, tendons and in wound healing. Taurine Taurine is an essential amino acid that is found throughout the body, but concentrated in the brain and heart.
Taurine is found in high concentrations in the retina and localized in the photoreceptor cell layer.
It seems to function as a cell stabilizer by controlling fluxes of ions. Helps stabilize cell membrane, maintain eye health and inhibit neurotransmitters in the brain. Tyrosine Tyrosine is used by the thyroid gland to produce thyroxin, a major hormone that helps regulate growth rate, skin health, metabolic rate and mental health. It is a precursor of several brain neurotransmitters. May play a role in healthy mental outlook and sex drive.