Herbs and Supplements Starting With The Letter
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L-Carnitine
L-carnitine is part of every muscle cell. It draws fatty acid molecules into the mitochondria, where they are burned to produce energy. In doing so, the level of blood triglycerides is reduced. A deficiency of L-carnitine can result in the buildup of fat in muscles, heart and liver. A deficiency can occur from crash dieting or when too much fat is consumed. L-carnitine has been used effectively to treat several fatty liver disorders.
L-Glutamine
L-Glutamine helps the body to regulate energy efficiently. It is needed to burn glycogen (a primary fuel for the brain) and it stimulates mental alertness and learning ability. L-glutamine is also needed in the brain as a neurotransmitter. Supplementation reduces behavior problems and autism is some children. L-glutamine also reduces cravings for sugar and alcohol in larger doses. It has been used to reduce the pain and fatigue of an inefficient metabolism.
L-Lysine
L-lysine is not produced within the body and must be obtained from the diet. This is often difficult, because it is typically destroyed by cooking. L-Lysine regulates the ovaries, mammary and pineal glands. It works with vitamin C/bioflavonoids to build collagen for new connective tissue and bones. L-lysine is necessary for amino acid assimilation. It is used to fight fever blisters, cold sores and mouth ulcers (herpes simplex virus).
L-Tyrosine
Tyrosineis a non-essential amino acid. It can be manufactured by the body with proper nutrition. Tyrosine transmits nerve impulses to the brain, helps overcome depression, improves memory, increases mental alertness, and promotes the healthy functioning of the thyroid, adrenal and pituitary glands.
Lady Slipper
Cypripedium pubescens
Lady slipper contains nervine properties. Its action is so safe, it may be used to calm hyperactive children.
Lecithin
Lecithin is essential to every cell and organ in the body. It provides nourishment to the body so that it can regulate metabolism, increase defenses, and break down fat and cholesterol. Lecithin can also help prevent arterial congestion, distribute body weight, increase immunity to virus infections, clean the liver, and purify the kidneys.
Licorice Root
Glytcyrrhiza glabra
Licorice root is a very sweet herb. Its anti-spasmodic, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory actions make for excellent throat lozenges and ulcer remedies. It helps to destroy viruses and to stimulate and clear the lymphatic system. Licorice feeds and activates the adrenal glands for a higher, more even level of energy. It is used by hypoglycemics to improve blood sugar regulation.
Lobelia
Lobelia inflata
Lobelia is a muscle relaxant. The liquid extract is used to stop asthma attacks, severe coughing or convulsion. Lobeline is similar to nicotine and is used to reduce the desire for tobacco, while the rest of the herb helps to clear the lungs. Its relaxing, antispasmodic, expectorant qualities make it ideal for cleaning the lungs and lymph system. Larger doses can bring on nausea.
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