Amino acids

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and are vital for various bodily functions. Without protein, the human body would not function normally. Protein is involved in every biochemical process that sustains life.

The human body is able not only to use them but also to produce them. The body is very efficient at breaking down old protein, converting it into amino acids so that they can be reused to make new protein.

Nine of these are considered “essential” amino acids. They are called irreplaceable because the human body cannot produce them and they must come from food.

The first three that a person needs to get from food are BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids): valine, isoleucine and leucine. The remaining six are histidine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan.

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and are essential for health and wellness. A well-balanced diet is needed to ensure that all amino acids are consumed.

The nine most important are not naturally synthesized in the body and must be obtained through diet and supplementation.