As the body turns food in to energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), an intermediary substance, called adenosine monophosphate (AMP), is formed.
Studies have shown that AMP may prove helpful in limiting the pain that occasionally remains after a bout of shingles, and has also been noted to help heal related lesions and prevent both recurring lesions and pain. A research trial conducted on patients suffering from this lingering pain, known as postherpetic neuralgia, studied 32 adults afflicted with shingles. Results from the study indicated that those who received injections of AMP three times each week for the duration of a month, after having an episode with shingles, were more quickly relieved of their pain than those who had been given the placebo. It is still unclear as to whether or not oral supplementation would have an equally beneficial effect.
The electrical signaling inside the heart is affected by adenosine (a molecule that is closely related to AMP). Because of this, adenosine, given intravenously, has been used to effectively treat children suffering from tachycardia (a rapid heartbeat). Elderly people suffering from tachycardia have also been treated with intravenous injections of adenosine.
When the oxygen supply within the heart is low, the heart muscle seeks to improve the efficiency of the heart by forming adenosine. Adenosine has also been shown to increase the heat’s ability to make energy from blood sugar during times of stress.
by the Harvard School of Public Health
It has been asked by millions of people “If you eat a healthy diet, do you need to take vitamins?” Not very long ago, the common answer from most experts and professionals would have been an emphatic "no". However, today there's quite a bit of evidence that taking a daily multivitamin makes good sense for most adults.
by the Mayoclinic Staff
Given the popularity and availability of “high potency” amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes and herbs, it might seem like dietary supplements could replace food as a source of the nutrients the body requires. However, this is not the case.
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