Everything You Need To Know About The Aspartic Acid-1

Aspartic acid properties-1

Aspartic acid is a non-essential amino acid since it can be synthesized by the human body and therefore negatively charged to neutral  pH. Its symbol is D in one-letter code and Asp in three-letter code. Its chemical formula is C4H7NO4.

It is a neurotransmitter and one of the 20 amino acids with wich the cells form proteins. Its biosynthesis takes place by reactions of oxalacetic acid, an intermediary metabolite of the Krebs cycle, a metabolic pathway, i.e. a sequence of chemical reactions, which is part of cellular respiration in all aerobic cells).

In eukaryotic cells is performed in the mitochondria. In prokaryotes, the Krebs cycle is performed in the cytoplasm, specifically in the cytosol.


Found mainly in the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus and the testicles.Like all amino acids, aspartic acid can be found in two forms called aspartic acid D and L aspartic acid.

The aspartic acid D plays an important role in the production and secretion of hormones, as well as in the proper functioning of the nervous system. Recent research has shown that acts as a neurotransmitter in the specialized parts of the nervous system that are involved in the production of hormones, has also proved to be a stimulator in the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland.

The luteinizing hormone LH, is the chemical messenger that travels from the pituitary gland to the testicles, which activates the production of testosterone. In addition to improve the production of LH, the acid D-aspartic acid has also shown a direct stimulating effect on the testes in the production of testosterone.

It is very important for the detoxification of the liver and its proper functioning already that when combined with other amino acids form molecules that are able to absorb toxins from the bloodstream.


Aspartic acid functions and benefits
These are some of the most important functions in the body:

* Helps us to improve the fatigue and depression.
* Helps us to eliminate the ammonia, protecting the nervous system.
* Participates in many cellular functions and metabolism, together with magnesium, calcium and potassium rejuvenate its activity.

Is essential for the maintenance of cardiovascular system.Increases absorption, circulation and use of the following minerals: calcium, magnesium, zinc and potassium through the intestinal mucosa, blood and cells.


* Helps the function of RNA and DNA which are carriers of genetic information.
* Plays an important role in the production and secretion of hormones.
* Increases testosterone levels naturally and safely, up to 42 %.
* Increased muscular growth.
* Improves the quality of sexual life in men.

We will continue with the different  properties of aspartic acid  in the next article (Part 2)