Adenosine Triphosphate

Overview

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is an essential molecule manufactured within the human body that stores the energy needed for every physiological mechanism that requires energy.

Cardiovascular System

 Supplemental ATP may alleviate Arrhythmias: 

 Supplemental ATP may restore heartbeat to normal in Tachycardia patients.^[1]

 Supplemental ATP may improve Blood Circulation (by functioning as a vasodilator, expanding the Veins and Arteries).  ^[2]

 The Heart requires high amounts of ATP for its pumping actions.

Immune System

 Supplemental ATP may prevent Cachexia and may improve the quality of life of Cancer - Lung patients.  ^[3]

Metabolism

 Supplemental ATP may improve Athletic Performance (due to its role in the provision of Energy to the body). 

 ATP is the fuel (Energy) source utilized by the Neurons of the Brain.

 One of the underlying causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) may be impairment in the production of ATP by the Mitochondria of Cells.  ^[4]

 Endogenous ATP is produced by Oxidation of various chemicals the Krebs Cycle and is the body's primary source of cellular Energy (hence its alternative name Universal Energy Molecule):  ^[5]

 The human body is constantly manufacturing ATP for Energy production.The total amount of ATP metabolized by the average person for Energy production amounts to approximately 68 - 85 kg each day.

 Optimal production of ATP is required in order to avoid Fatigue.  ^[6]

 The Electron Transport System (ETS) accepts Hydrogen atoms from the Krebs Cycle and passes them through a series of compounds until they combine with Oxygen to form Water - each cycle of this process produces 11 molecules of ATP.

Musculoskeletal System

 Supplemental ATP may alleviate Backache.  ^[7]

 Supplemental ATP may prevent Cachexia in Cancer patients.  ^[8]

 Supplemental ATP may increase Muscle Strength.  ^[9]

 ATP provides Energy to the Muscles via Actin and Myosin:

-           ATP molecules diffuse into contracted Muscles and change the structure of Actin and Myosin in such a way that they no longer attract one another, permitting the Muscle to relax into its extended state, it then reverts to its otherwise contracted state.