Histidine is a partially essential amino acid, which means it is a component of protein. Adults usually manufacture necessary amounts of it, but children do not always manufacture enough. Histidine is a predecessor of histamine, which is the substance that the body releases during an allergy attack.
Early studies have shown that patients who have rheumatoid arthritis have abnormally small amounts of histidine, and so histidine supplements might be effective in treating arthritis symptoms.
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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