Amino acids

Did you know that the Practical Handbook of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology lists over 300 different amino acids? That’s a lot of amino acids. Yet, out of all of these, the human body uses only 20 to synthesize the proteins it requires to carry out the business of living.

B3.2 describes the structure of important biochemical compounds, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids and explains their function within cells. B3.3 identify common functional...

Your body can make many amino acids on its own, but there are 9 essential amino acids you need to eat! Your body uses these amino acids to build the proteins that make up your tissues and organs and regulate the vast majority of physiological functions. Let's cover them one by one.

Curious about protein? This post covers the benefits, how much you actually need, and the healthiest sources to help you meet your needs.

The human body can make nonessential amino acids, so they aren’t essential to our diets, but they are essential to our health. The 11 nonessential amino acids can be resynthesized to build new proteins as needed by the body. They also help produce glucose for use as energy and fatty acids for storing excess calories.

Collagen peptides are produced when collagen is broken down to create individual strands of collagen. Proponents of collagen peptides say that small collagen strands make this vital protein easier to digest. But what are the benefits of collagen and are amino acids more powerful?

All about the building blocks of protein! We're reviewing the importance of protein and amino acids, their structure, and all the different types, from essential amino acids to ketogenic amino acids and everything in between.

Vegetarian foods high in protein include tofu, beans, lentils, yogurt, milk, cheese, green peas, nuts, seeds, whole grains, peanut butter, eggs, and white button mushrooms. The current daily value (DV) for protein is set at 50 grams per day and is meant as a general target for most people.

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Amino acids are important nutrients that your body gets from proteins found in food. Learn about five foods you can eat to get more amino acids.