Histidine

Chemical formula/structure. C6H9N3O2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histidine)

Natural Sources of this nutrient in foods.

The food with the highest rate of histidine in it is bananas. Second on the list is raw meat and pork.

(http://www.nutritiondata.com/foods-000990900700000000000.html)

How it is used by the body.

This is one of the top 20 essential amino acids in the body, but mainly for children. It ‘rapidly shuttles protons in the body to regenerate the active form of enzyme.’ Or in other words, it re-energizes your cells. It helps to resist allergies.

(http://www.wizardofvitamins.com/science/nutrients/aminoacids.asp)

Effects if this Nutrient is not present.

This nutrient is only essential for children. It is needed for the activity of nerve growth.

(www.jbc.org/cgi/content/full/271/40/24433)

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