amino acids - brand names?

[joko]

Hi,

I have just read that oaps can lessen their general aches and pains by taking body builders supplements.
apparently studies show that a daily dose of amino acids gave them stronger muscles and helped their pain.

can anyone tell me a brand name for one with amino acids in, or just an amino acid alone?

i looked at supplements but there are hundreds and i wouldn't have a clue which one to go for.

my dad is 79 and takes warfarin, so i am looking forone that is safe and simple to use and readily available.

many thanks

[boderectium]

There are 20 amino acids which the body needs, but the body can not produce 9 of these, so are required in our diet.

A food called quinoa, prounounced "keen wa" contains all 9 essential amino acids and can be found in healthfood shops.

Body builders who require huge amounts of protein eat foods like quinoa along with the usual meat and dairy products.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/fitness/energ y_protein.shtml

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&d bid=142

To help with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, he should be taking large doses of omega 3 oils. Cold water fish like salmon, tuna, mackeral. Avoid farmed fish.

Flaxseeds contain huge amounts of omega 3.
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&d bid=81#healthbenefits

http://www.linwoods.co.uk/flax/B2B_Unitas/frames/site_fr ame.asp?pge=../customer/cart_chk.asp&p=f&drop=G& amp;navmode=S

You may want to read this information about warfarin noting foods to avoid:
http://www2.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/showpreparation.as p?id=2796