Amino Acid Analysis

Many individuals have hidden impairments in amino acid metabolism that are problematic and often go undiagnosed.

Amino Acids are the building blocks of protein. Imbalances or deficiencies of amino acids can affect various central nervous system controlled mechanisms such as depression, anxiety, irritability, manic/depressive disorder and sleep disturbances.

Dr. Eric R. Hampton and Dr. Melinda J. Whitsell of Westhampton Natural Medicine in Mesa, Arizona have consistently observed low levels of amino acids in people suffering from depression. After supplementing with the appropriate amino acids to correct deficiencies and imbalances, depression frequently is greatly reduced or eliminated without the use of prescription anti-depressant medications.