Amino Acid and Protein Requirements: Cognitive Performance, Stress, and Brain Function.

Abstract

This chapter will focus on amino acid and protein requirements and brain function. A particular focus will be the possibility that central demands for amino acids may modify nutritional requirements when individuals are exposed to extreme environments and other stresses associated with combat and high intensity military or civilian occupations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA380146

Entities

People

  • Harris R Lieberman

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amines
  • Amino Acids
  • Appetite
  • Blood
  • Blood-Brain Barrier
  • Brain
  • Catecholamines
  • Central Nervous System
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemistry
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Environment
  • Essential Amino Acids
  • Extreme Environments
  • High Altitude
  • Neurotransmitters
  • Psychophysiology

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