A new study reveals that elevated values of 5 amino acids are better predictors of your risk for type II diabetes. If you are predisposed for diabetes (sluggish metabolism, obese, insulin resistant, high blood pressure, pre-diabetic, age, etc..), you may want to speak to your doctor about these amino acids. See full article; http://diabetes.webmd.com/news/20110318/blood-test-may-predict-risk-of-diabetes