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Canavanine | | Also
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Canavanine: A Non-protein Amino Acid. Canavanine is
antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiviral and antineoplastic. Canavanine
(more specifically L-canavanine) is a major constituent of alfalfa seeds.
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Amino Acids: Nitrogenous compounds needed in
the synthesis of proteins. Of the 22 known amino acids eight (essential amino
acids) cannot be manufactured in the body in sufficient quantities to ensure
good health. Protein is essential
for growth and maintaining the body. Proteins are also used in the process of
making antibodies and enzymes, necessary for many biochemical reactions in the
body.
Amino acids are widely used in the cosmetic and beauty
therapy industries as emollients and moisturizers because of their ability to
penetrate the skin. |
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Canavanine constituent is present in: |
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Medicinally Significant
volume |
Minor volume
Canavanine is present in small quantities which may
not be enough to be a significant dosage for medicinal purposes
or Canavanine is not the major constituent of this plant/herb |
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