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Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Because of the vital functions of these nutrients, great care should be taken by any person concerned about their health, to ensure that sufficient amounts are supplied by the body in either dietary form, or if needed by supplementation.
Protein is needed by every living organism, and next to water makes up the largest portion of our body weight. The protein used in making up the body is not directly derived from diet, but the dietary protein is broken down into amino acids, and the body then re-constitute these amino acids into the specific proteins needed.
Amino acids are used in most body processes from regulating the way the body works to how the brain functions. They also activate and utilize vitamins and other nutrients. There are about 28 amino acids commonly referred to in human health.
The liver manufactures 16 of these amino acids, which are referred to as Non essential amino acids;
Alanine
Arginine
Asparagine
Aspartic acid
Citrulline
Cysteine
Cystine
Gamma-aminobutyric acid
Glutamic acid
Glutamine
Glycine
Ornithine
Proline
Serine
Taurine
Tyrosine
However the remaining 9 must be supplied directly by diet, and these amino acids are referred to as the essential amino acids.
histidine
isoleucine
leucine
lysine
methionine
phenylalanine
threonine
tryptophan
valine
In short, Amino acids are an essential part of the human body and form an integral part of a person’s diet. Whether as part of competition or daily life, it is important to ensure that individuals have a balance of Amino acids to help maintain the body’s natural balance.
Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)