Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins and help our bodies to grow, repair body tissue, maintain immunity and produce hormones that maintain body functions. Out of the 21 amino acids, only 9 are categorized as essential. Read more: What Are the 21 Amino Acids? Article
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What Are the Benefits and Risks of Taking Amino Acid Supplements?
Learn whether taking amino acids is of a greater benefit or risk to your overall health. Amino acids are building blocks of protein. The amino acids come together to form proteins.
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10 Foods High in Essential Amino Acids
What are essential amino acids? Learn the best foods for essential amino acids.
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What Do Amino Acids Do?
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and play an important role in body functions. They are needed for vital processes like the cell building and synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters (brain chemicals). They may also be taken as supplements.
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What Are the Nine Essential Amino Acids
What are amino acids? Learn which amino acids are essential to the human body and how you can make sure you’re getting enough.
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What Happens When You Eat Too Much Protein?
Our body uses protein to build the muscles and organs, deliver oxygen to the cells, and keep the immune system working. Most people should get at least 10-15% of their daily calories from protein.
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