What are Essential Amino Acids?
Essential Amino Acids have to come from our diet as the body is unable to manufacture them. There are 9 in total; Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Tryptophan, Threonine, Methionine and Histidine. Lacking in just one of these amino acids can result in the breakdown of muscle tissue in order to manufacture it.
Where to find Essential Amino Acids:
Essential Amino Acids are not naturally occurring, so they must be acquired entirely through our diet or supplementation. Protein-rich foods are the best sources, such meat and dairy products.
Essential Amino Acids can also be referred to as:
EAAs, Essential Aminos.
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