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Amino Acids

Amino Acids

Amino acids and information on them and their use. The most common amino acids. Everything about amino acids.
ValineAmino AcidsValine
11 Feb.
Rosi Stoyanova
AlanineAmino AcidsAlanine
29 Jan.
Rosi Stoyanova
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OrnithineOrnithine
28 Jan.
Ornithine is a major amino acid that plays a role in the urea cycle. Ornithine significantly strengthens the immune system, stimulating it by producing antibodies.
ArginineArginine
19 Jan.
Arginine is a valuable amino acid that the body can synthesize on its own. Arginine is needed to carry out a number of physiological processes.
PhenylalaninePhenylalanine
18 Jan.
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid. This amino acid is used by the body to build proteins. Phenylalanine is one of the major neurotransmitters - chemicals that transmit signals between nerve cells and the brain.
TyrosineTyrosine
15 Jan.
Tyrosine is a nonessential amino acid that is part of the composition of proteins in the human body. Tyrosine maintains normal function of the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands, as well as forming white and red blood cells.
SerineSerine
13 Jan.
Serine is a nonessential amino acid, synthesized in the body on a glycine base, which requires large quantities of folic acid, vitamin B3 and vitamin B6. As an important amino acid, serine optimizes cell processes, skin regeneration and hydration.
ThreonineThreonine
12 Jan.
Threonine is an essential amino acid that helps maintain protein balance in the body. Threonine is used in the central nervous system, heart, skeletal muscles.
ProlineProline
11 Jan.
Proline is a nonessential amino acid, needed to create collagen. Proline can be synthesized by glutamic acid. Since it is nonessential, this means that proline can be synthesized by the body but it can also be obtained through food.
KeratinKeratin
02 Dec.
Keratin is a very strong protein, and the main component of hair, skin, nails and teeth. The amino acids that combine to form keratin possess several unique properties, and depending on the levels of different amino acids, keratin can be hard or soft.
Aspartic AcidAspartic Acid
27 Nov.
Aspartic acid is needed to maintain balance in the central nervous system. Aspartic acid protects against excessive nervousness or lethargy.
LysineLysine
20 Nov.
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Lysine plays a role in building every single type of protein. Lysine aids in the production of hormones, enzymes and antibodies and helps form collagen and restore tissues.