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NOW Amino Acid Category
| As the building blocks of protein, amino
acids are vital to health. Next to water, amino
acids in the form of proteins make up the
greatest portion of our body weight. They
comprise tendons, muscles and ligaments; organs
and glands; hair and nails; important bodily
fluids, and are a necessary part of every cell
in the body. There are over 20 amino acids,
separated into two categories – essential and
non-essential. Essential amino acids are those
that cannot be manufactured by your body, hence,
it is essential that you obtain them from your
diet. Non-essential amino acids can be
manufactured by your body, however, your body
must have the right combination of essential
amino acids and supporting nutrients to optimize
healthy protein maintenance, so supplementation
may be desirable.
Amino acids are not only absolutely integral
to life, but they can have a profound impact
upon how clearly we think and how well we feel.
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