What are Amino Acids? 🧬

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and are vital for many functions in the body. 🌱 They play a role in cell structure, transport, storage, and much more. There are 20 standard amino acids that combine in various ways to form proteins.

Essential Amino Acids

There are nine essential amino acids which the human body cannot synthesize and must be obtained from the diet: Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, and Valine.

Non-Essential Amino Acids

These amino acids can be synthesized by the human body: Alanine, Asparagine, Aspartate, Glutamine, and others. They are crucial for maintaining health and supporting body functions.