Amino acids - Histidine
Histidine must be obtained from diet during childhood and growth periods. It may be needed in malnourished or injured individuals, or whenever there is need for tissue formation or repair.
Histidine is found in most animal and vegetable proteins, particularly pork, poultry, cheese and wheat germ.
Histidine is involved in a wide range of metabolic processes involving blood cell production and in the production of histamine, which is involved in many allergic and inflammatory reactions.
Histidine has been used supplementally in the treatment of allergic disorders, peptic ulcers, anemia, and cardiovascular disease, as it lowers blood pressure. Some cases of arthritis have also improved.
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