Amino Acids

Covid-19 Vaccine-Related Blood Clots Linked to Amino Acids in New Study

Canadian researchers zero in on molecular details of antibody clusters following AstraZeneca shots

How amino acids can solve the world’s health and nutrition challenges

These days we hear a lot about amino acids. But many of us probably do not understand how they work or their link to human health. Simply put, amino acids are the secret to eating and living well.

Amino Acids: The Body’s Building Blocks of Protein

Amino acids are protein’s building blocks. Your body needs 20 of them to help it function properly, as well as build and repair itself.

Study finds diet rich in non-indispensable amino acids is better for cardiovascular health

A study conducted by researchers in California and France has found that intakes of amino acids largely consisting of indispensable amino acids, such as those found in animal protein, are associated with a sharp increased risk of heart disease, while intakes rich in so-called non-indispensable amino acids, richer in plant protein, are beneficial for the human heart.

The 9 Essential Amino Acids To Lower Blood Sugar, Build Muscle & Reduce Stress

Here is more on each of the nine essential amino acids, including the main roles each one plays in the body and where to find them in your favorite foods...

These Are the 9 Essential Amino Acids Your Body Needs

“Eating a variety of plant-based, protein-rich whole foods will get you to the same endpoint: delivering all of the essential amino acids your body needs in order to do its thing [aka function properly],” says Wooten.

What is a protein? A biologist explains

We can make about half of the amino acids we need on our own, but we have to get the others from our food.

We're All Born from the Same 20 Amino Acids, So Can't We All Just Get Along?

Give peace (and peptides) a chance.