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Alanine- helps your body convert the simple sugar called glucose into energy you
need, while eliminating excess toxins from your liver. You can obtain from meat and
poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products.

2. Arginine- it plays an important role in the cell division and in the immune
functioning. In addition, it helps healing wounds, release hormones, and remove
ammonia from your body. This amino acid is proved to be a precursor of nitric
oxide, which, as you know, causes a blood vessel relaxation. Therefore, through the
nitric oxide (NO) it becomes a mediator in different biological systems. In
addition, Arginine is an intermediate in the urea cycle, cleaved into ornithine and
urea. You can obtain from nut, seed, legume, chickpea, edible seaweed, pumpkin
seed.

3. Asparagine- is known for its key role in the biosynthesis of glycoproteins. In

addition, it is also essential for the synthesis of many other proteins. Human
nervous system also needs this amino acid to be able to maintain an equilibrium.
Asparagine increases the resistance to fatigue and improves the smooth functioning
of the liver. So, Asparagine benefits work best in the field of nervine health and
liver protection. You can obtain from dairy, whey, beef, poultry, eggs, fish,
seafood, asparagus, potatoes, legumes, nuts, seeds, soy and whole grains.

4. Aspartic Acid- This amino acid is necessary for stamina, brain and neural
health. It was found to be very important in the functioning of RNA and DNA, as
well as in the production of immunoglobulin and antibody synthesis. You can obtain
from oysters, luncheon meats, sausage meat, sprouting seeds, oat flakes, avocado,
asparagus, young sugarcane, and molasses from sugar beets.

5. Cysteine- This amino acid provides resistance to the body against all harmful
effects, because it is responsible for building up white blood-cell activity.
Cysteine is also necessary for the proper functioning of the skin and helps your
body recover from surgery. You can obtain from Poultry Products, Beef Products,
Pork Products, Lamb, Veal, and Game Products, Sausages and Luncheon Meats, Dairy
and Egg Products

6. Glutamic Acid- also called 'chemical messenger', it has been shown to help
improve intelligence. Since it is also a messenger in human brain, it is able to
enhance a clarity of thinking, mental alertness, and mood. this amino acid has been
used to help treat Parkinson's, fatigue, mental retardation, schizophrenia,
muscular dystrophy, and alcoholism. Besides, it is believed to help shuttle
potassium (an important mineral) across the blood-brain barrier and right into the
spinal fluid. You can obtain from all meats, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products,
and kombu.

7. Glutamine- is recognized as a very important amino acid helping removing excess

ammonia, which is a usual waste product in the human body. This amino acid also
turned out to be important for the digestion and for the normal brain function.
Glutamine aids to protect the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and helps
athletes to keep fit. You can obtain from vegetables like beans, beets, cabbage,
spinach, carrots, parsley, vegetable juices and also in wheat, papaya, Brussels
sprouts, celery, kale.

8. Glycine- helps regulate the synthesis of the bile acid utilized to help you
digest fats. Glycine also plays a role as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in your
central nervous system, particularly in the spinal cord, in the brainstem, and in
the retina. This amino acid is essential for the development and quality of human
skeletal muscles, tissues, and structural integrity, as well as for the synthesis
of nucleic acids. You can obtain from meat, fish, eggs, dairy and legumes.

9. Histidine- regulates and utilizes essential trace elements like iron, copper,
molybdenum, zinc, and manganese. This amino acid is also essential in forming
numerous metal-bearing enzymes and compounds, such as the antioxidant super oxide
dismutase. You can obtain from meat, fish, poultry, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.

10. Isoleucine- is widely recognized as an amino acid able to increase endurance

and to help heal muscle tissue.Isoleucine in the body is to boost up the energy
levels and to assist the body in recovering from strenuous physical activity. You
can obtain from eggs, soy protein, seaweed, turkey, chicken, lamb, cheese, and
fish.

11. Leucine- helps in regulating the blood-sugar levels, promotes the growth and
the recovery of muscle and bone tissues, as well as the production of the growth
hormone. This amino acid is also known for preventing the breakdown of muscle
proteins caused by injury or stress. You can obtain from chicken, squash seeds,
canned beans, tuna, milk, beef, etc.

12. Lysine- plays a major role in calcium absorption, as well as in helping

building muscle protein. Besides, Lysine aids in recovering from surgery or traumas
and helps your body produce hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. You can obtain from
sardines, tofu, red meat, parmesan cheese, etc.

13. Methionine- helps the detoxification in the liver. You can get some of this
amino acid from food like meat, fish, and dairy products.

14. Phenylalanine- is a precursor of Tyrosine, combined with which it leads to the

formation of adrenaline. In turn, adrenaline is converted into a brain chemical
utilized to produce noradrenaline responsible for promoting mental alertness and
memory, and also for the elevation of mood and for the suppression of appetite. You
can obtain from soybeans, cheese, nuts, seeds, beef, lamb, chicken, pork, fish,
eggs, dairy, beans, and whole grains.

15. Proline- helps maintain and strengthen heart muscles. It is responsible for the
creation of collagen, and secondly, it helps diminish arterioscleroses. You can
obtain from dairy and egg products, pork products, etc.

16. Serine- This amino acid is particularly essential for proper functioning of
your brain and of your central nervous system. It helps form the phospholipids
which are necessary for creating every cell in the human body. In addition, this
amino acid is involved in the functioning of RNA and DNA, in the muscle formation
as well as in the maintenance of a proper immune system. You can obtain from beef,
pork, lamb, veal, sausages, etc.

17. Threonine- This amino acid supports central nervous, cardiovascular, liver, and
immune system functioning - just to name a few. Moreover, it helps in the synthesis
of glycine and serine which, in their turn, assist in the production of collagen,
elastin, and muscle tissue. In addition, Threonine aids building strong bones and
tooth enamel and speeds up a wound healing process after trauma or surgery by
boosting up the immune system.You can obtain from cottage cheese, pork, soybeans,
liver, shellfish, nut, etc.

18. Tryptophan- can be obtained from plant or animal sources and is widely used in
alternative medicine to help treat insomnia, anxiety, depression, and even PMS.
Besides, this amino acid is used for smoking cessation and for other conditions. It
is known worldwide for relieving minor PMS, for enhancing relaxation and sleep, for
soothing nerves and anxiety, and for reducing carbohydrate cravings. You can obtain
from chocolate, oat, milk, yogurt, red meat, egg, etc.

19. Tyrosine- this amino acid proved to be efficient in alleviating stress, anxiety
and kept the patients generally more alert. You can obtain from cheese, soybeans,
beef, lamb, pork, nuts, seeds, eggs, etc.

20. Valine- is an essential amino acid important for smooth nervous system and
cognitive functioning. You can obtain it through kidney beans, leafy vegetables,
poultry and milk.