Anthranilic acid - Functions, Uses, Deficiency and Toxicity
Anthranilic acid (vitamin L) is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of tryptophan. Vitamin L1 is anthranilic acid or ortho-aminobenzoic acid, a vitamin required for lactation in human females. Vitamin L2 is adenyl thiomethylpentose, an alternate form of vitamin L. Vitamin L is thought to be necessary for lactation — the reason for the “L” — although it is not officially recognized as a vitamin and dietary sources have not been identified. L2 was isolated and seems to be related to adenosine. It has been referred to as LT but LT is a much more complex substance and is sometimes erroneously included with the B vitamin complex. Anthranilic acid is an aromatic amine which occurs physiologically as a metabolite of the amino acid tryptophan. It is used commercially as an intermediate in dye synthesis.
L-Methionine is an essential sulfur amino acid. The body cannot produce L-Methionine, which must be obtained from food or supplement sources. NOW Foods offers amino acids in a variety of forms including capsules, tablets, and powders.
NOW L-Metionine is the natural (L) form of this amino acid. The synthetic (DL) form is never used in any of our amino acid products. All our amino acids are pharmaceutical grade.
FUNCTIONS: This vitamin acts as the “universal” vitalizing energy. Vitamin L helps to catalyze all human functions and is particularly important to heart function and the circulation of warmth and joy. Digestion is very dependent on appropriate doses of vitamin L, as is the function of the nervous system. Adrenaline, the brain endorphins (natural tranquillisers and other hormones are enhanced by vitamin L as well. A wide variety of other bodily and life functions are dependent on vitamin L, and it is extremely important to the healing process.
USES: The list of uses is even longer than that of the functions. Vitamin L is an important nutrient in all human relations, domestic to international. We should definitely put it in the drinking supply! It is a vital ingredient in all health practitioners, doctors, clinics, and hospitals. Besides being referred to as the “universal” vitamin, Love is also known as the “vitamin of healing.” It can pass through the energy vibrations of the healer to the recipient. It should be used in all heart problems and a wide variety of medical conditions.
DEFICIENCY AND TOXICITY: There are rarely any serious problems from excess intake of vitamin L. Side effects, however, may include swooning, a strange feeling in the chest, goose pimples, and staring blankly into space. Usually, though, amounts many times the minimum requirements offer no difficulty and are often helpful.
