Posted by corafree on June 18, 2006, at 9:52:05
In reply to Re: adenosine monophosphate, posted by Declan on June 17, 2006, at 20:24:42
Yes Declan, I think that's what this article is saying ... weight loss by increasing metabolic function.
It reads ... AMP (adenosine monophosphate) is directly involved in many normal biochemical processes including protein synthesis (intermediate to Krebs cycle), and is a precursor to the energy carrier molecule ATP. It is also a key component in certain enzyme reactions necessary for proper fat and carbohydrate metabolism.
It mentions correcting low energy production due to mitochondrial dysfunction.
AMP is converted to ATP by the enzyme ATPase.
The New England Journal reports that ATPase levels are 22% lower in overweight subjects. Low levels of ATPase may predispose people to be overweight.
Supplementing w/ AMP could increase calories burned by pumping sodium and potassium across cell membranes, thereby increasing energy and metabolic function.
Published uses include: auto-immune disorders, memory loss, stress, varicose veins, muscle and joint pain, chronic fatigue, and of course energy production.
Someday ... I HOPE sooner than later ... there will be treatment available to counteract the dreadful side effect of weight gain in psych meds.
tks, cf
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