Amino Acids

Amino Acid IV therapy in Philadelphia, PA infuses essential and non-essential amino acids, such as glutamine, ornithine, arginine, and citrulline, directly into your bloodstream. Molecules that combine to form proteins, are known as the building blocks of life and are often desired as a natural athletic performance enhancer. 

Whether breaking down food, repairing tissue, or other bodily functions, these acids are integral to how our bodies operate. Each one has a different role and supports a different bodily function. 

We don’t create amino acids on our own, which means we have to get them from food or supplements. The problem is that certain health conditions can limit the acids we get through eating. That’s where IV treatments comes into play.

Amino Acid IV therapy is particularly beneficial for high-performance athletes and fitness enthusiasts, as it can help enhance athletic performance, improve muscle recovery, and minimize muscle loss. Additionally, it can promote muscle tissue growth, healing and repair, and enhance endurance, essential for achieving optimal physical fitness and health.  In comparison to taking essential vitamins and nutrients orally, IV therapy bypasses the digestive system and provides more instantaneous results.  

Possible benefits:

• Improved athletic performance
• Faster workout recovery times
• Lean muscle development
• Higher energy levels
• Better endurance
• Reduce Erectile Dysfunction
• Memory loss prevention
• Boost in metabolism
• Creation of red blood cells
• Reduce chronic pain

Amino Acid IV therapy is a combination of vitamins like vitamin c, and amino acids, including L-Arginine and L-Lysine, that can help enhance athletic performance and minimize muscle loss. It is particularly beneficial for high-level athletes. These essential nutrients work together to promote the building, healing, and repair of muscle tissue.

Glutamine

This one is important for many bodily functions, including the immune system, digestion, and muscle growth. It is found in animal-based proteins, such as meat, dairy, and eggs, as well as in plant-based sources like beans and spinach. Some people take glutamine supplements to aid in recovery after exercise and to improve gut health.

Ornithine

Ornithine is one that plays a role in the body’s urea cycle and may have benefits for athletic performance, wound healing, and liver health. It can be used as a supplement with other amino acids, such as arginine and lysine.

Arginine

This one plays an important role in the body’s urea cycle and is also a precursor for nitric oxide (NO) synthesis. It is used to treat a variety of conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and erectile dysfunction. Arginine may also improve athletic performance, wound healing, and immune function. 

Citrulline

Citrulline is a non-essential acid that plays a role in the urea cycle, the process by which the body eliminates ammonia, a toxic byproduct of protein metabolism. It is also involved in the production of nitric oxide (NO), which helps to relax blood vessels and improve blood flow. Infusions with citrulline may help improve athletic performance, enhance endurance, and reduce muscle soreness. 

It may also be useful in the treatment of conditions such as erectile dysfunction, heart disease, and high blood pressure. It is commonly used in combination with other amino acids in treatments such as IV therapies.

Because the body cannot synthesize essential amino acids, they must be provided externally through food or supplementation. Levels can be low due to gut dysbiosis and other conditions that limit the absorption of these acids through food, which is why an Amino Acid IV Therapy infusion in Philadelphia, PA can improve overall health for many patients.  

There are nine essential amino acids that we can only get through food. These include lysine, histidine, threonine, methionine, valine, isoleucine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan. Let’s explore how each one works and what purpose it serves. 

Lysine

Lysine is an essential one that plays an important role in helping your body grow and produce carnitine, a nutrient that turns fatty acids into energy and lowers cholesterol. If you don’t get enough Lysine through your diet, you could experience symptoms like fatigue, nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, anemia, and reproductive disorders.

Histidine

Histidine helps with growth, tissue repair, making blood cells, proper digestion, and protecting nerve cells. This one also helps form carnosine, which is important for brain and muscle tissue, and histamine, mitigating allergic reactions. Low Histidine levels can be associated with rheumatoid arthritis, digestive problems, eczema, and anemia. 

Threonine

Threonine turns into glycine, which reduces constant or unwanted muscle contractions or spasticity. If you experience a deficiency, that can result in muscle loss, fatigue, memory issues, weakness, depression, and other adverse symptoms. 

Methionine

Methionine converts into sulfur-containing molecules that protect your tissues, modify your DNA, and maintain proper cell function. Without enough Methionine, you can have liver issues, graying hair, or anemia. 

Valine

At Meeting Point Health in Philadelphia, PA, we always include Valine in our Amino Acid IV therapy. Valine is a branched essential amino acid that enhances energy, improves endurance, and aids muscle recovery. This also promotes mental clarity, muscle coordination, and helps you calm down. If you don’t have enough Valine in your system, you can experience insomnia and reduced cognitive function. 

Isoleucine 

Isoleucine controls blood sugar and contributes to how hemoglobin is made, wound healing, immunity, and hormone production. With an Isoleucine deficiency, you can experience weakening muscles, immunodeficiency, and shaking. 

Leucine

Leucine helps regulate blood sugar, muscle growth and repair, bone growth and repair, wound healing, and growth hormone production. Low levels of Leucine can result in decreased appetite, fatigue, hair loss, skin rashes, and weight loss. 

Phenylalanine

Phenylalanine promotes the body’s use of other amino acids, proteins, and enzymes. It also gets converted into Tyrosine, which contributes to brain function. If you can’t get enough Phenylalanine through your food, you can experience eczema, fatigue, and memory loss. 

Tryptophan

Tryptophan helps synthesize serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, pain, appetite, and pain. Melatonin makes it easier for you to fall asleep. A Tryptophan deficiency can lead to pellagra, which causes skin rashes, dementia, and digestive issues.