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Amino Acids -
Protein (Greek -
The cells, muscles and tissue of the body are composed of Protein.
Enzymes and Hormones also require Protein.
Protein, when ingested, is broken down by the digestive system into its separate constituent parts, these parts are known as amino acids.
Classification of Amino Acids
Essential Amino Acids: unable to be manufactured by the body, therefore are needed to be supplied to the body through the diet
Non Essential Amino Acids: this does not mean that the body doesn't require them, it’s because the body is able to manufacture them (in some cases they may have to be supplemented)
Other Amino Acids:
They can be manufactured from other amino acids -
All are important for health.
Note.
Amino acids are very powerful medicines and should not be supplemented without obtaining professional advice
The information concerning amino acids offered on these pages is intended to present an overview, it is not intended to replace medical advice
Those with kidney or liver disease should not consume high intakes of amino acids without first consulting their clinician
Large dose supplementation of some amino acids may cause neurological problems
Essential Amino Acids
Non Essential Amino Acids
Other Amino Acids
Gamma-
There are 20 amino acids that are relevant to the make-
Other amino acids are found in the body these perform specialised functions.
Some of the amino acids found in proteins also serve functions distinct from the formation of peptides and proteins
Branched-
The combination of these three essential amino acids make up approximately 1/3 of skeletal muscle in the human body, and play an important role in protein synthesis.
