Understanding the Discovery of the Ideal Amino Acid Pattern for Human Nutrition

© Copyright 2003 by David I. Minkoff, M.D. and Medical Director of Bodyhealth.com Inc., & Linda Christian, N.D.; USA
(Explore Issue: Volume 12, Number 6)

A remarkable discovery has been made in the field of human nutrition.

Its implications are profound.

Although this research is new to North America, in Europe over 12,000 medical physicians have incorporated the results of this discovery into their practices.

It can be considered one of the most important nutritional discoveries of our time.

The following overview provides some background information to help facilitate the understanding of the significance of this development.

What do Life Processes Depend Upon?
Amino acids: the “building blocks” of life. When strung together like beads on a chain, they form the required proteins of the body.

After water, protein is the next most abundant substance in the body.

Protein is the major structural and functional component of all cells. In the body, proteins have incredibly diverse functions.

For example, they make up enzymes and polypeptide hormones that regulate metabolism. In bone, the protein collagen forms the framework on which the calcium phosphate crystals are deposited. In muscle, they make up the contractile proteins that permit movement. In the bloodstream, proteins such as plasma albumin and hemoglobin transport vital molecules, whereas immunoglobulins help provide protection from infectious bacteria and viruses.