Essential Amino Acids

Essential amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which in turn are building blocks of muscle and other tissues.

There are several amino acids, such as: Alanine (an energy source), Arginine (for sexual performance and fertility), Aspartic Acid (for mineral absorption), Carnitine (generating energy), Cysteine ( a protector and detoxifier), Glutamic Acid (help for alcohol and sugar cravings), Glutathione (the antioxidant amino), Glycine (for detoxifying and wound-healing), HistidineM/b> (for allergies), Isoleucine (for building muscle), Leucine (helps wounds heal), Lysine (for cold sores), Methionine (supporting your liver), Ornithine (another muscle-builder), >b>Phenylalanine (helping your mood), Proline (for healing injuries), Serine (building healthy cells), Taurine (for a healthy heart and nerves), Threonine (a muscle relaxant), Tryptophan (treating depression and insomnia), Tyrosine (the antidepressant amino), and Valine (for muscle power).

Now the essential amino acids are the 8 to 10 amino acids that need to come from our diet every day, since our bodies will not be able to produce them from other sources. However, instead of only focusing on the 8-10 amino acids, I am including information on all of them to better guide us with our wellness plan.