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Phenylalanine

Sources Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that must be obtained from the diet. In the body it is transformed … More

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Ornithine

Sources Ornithine is another non-essential amino acid manufactured by the body. Ornithine and arginine are transformed into each other in … More

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NAC (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine)

Sources N-acetyl-cysteine is a specially modified form of cysteine, the high-sulfur non-essential amino acid reviewed above. Uses Anti-angina pains for … More

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Methionine

Sources Methionine is an essential amino acid to be obtained from the diet. As for other essential amino acids, chief … More

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Lysine

Sources Lycine like arginine is an essential amino acid and must be obtained from food. Animal proteins such as red … More

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Histidine

Sources Histidine is often classified as a semi-essential amino acid, which means that it is not commonly required in the … More

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Glycine

Sources Glycine is another non-essential amino acid manufactured by the body, but its utilization in at least six important metabolic … More

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Glutathione

Sources One more non-essential amino acid manufactured by the body, it has no daily requirements. Glutathione is a tripeptide consisting … More

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Glutamine

Sources Glutamine is still another non-essential amino acid. It is converted to glutamic acid (or glutamate), which together with glucose … More

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GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)

Sources GABA is another non-essential amino acid formed from glutamic acid, functioning as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, … More

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