What Are Amino Acids - NutraScience Labs Audio Podcast

Описание: In today's NutraScience Labs podcast, Gene Bruno answers the question "what are amino acids?" and defines the most common sources of Amino acids & what the 9 different types of Amino Acids are. Listen now & subscribe to our channel!

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What Are Amino Acids & How Are They Like Lego Blocks? [0:35]:

Amino acids are the building blocks of all proteins in the body, including tissues, hormones, and enzymes.

Think of amino acids like Legos. Lego blocks come in many different sizes, shapes, and colors - as do amino acids (except for color). Legos can be configured to build many different structures - think of all the spaceships, buildings, and vehicles you built as a child. Likewise, amino acids can be configured to build many different structures - from the highly specialized tissues that make up your muscles to the hormone Insulin which is used to regulate blood sugar levels.

What Are The Different Types of Amino Acids? [1:17]:

Amino Acids can be classified into three different categories:

1. Essential Amino Acids
2. Non-Essential Amino Acids
3. Conditionally Essential Amino Acids

What Are Good Sources Of Amino Acids? [2:25]:

Animal proteins like meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products are the most complete sources of amino acids since they contain sufficient amounts of the essential amino acids that the body needs to build its own protein structures.

Plant proteins, including those found in seeds, nuts, grains, and legumes also provide excellent sources of amino acids, although, they have a limiting amino acid. This means that the plant source doesn't provide enough of that particular amino acid to be considered a complete protein. However, plant protein can be combined to complement one another and supply the limiting amino acid in question. Examples include consuming rice and beans or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Another source of amino acids is dietary supplements. Since we need a minimum of 50 grams of protein daily, there's no question that conventional protein foods must be consumed to provide the lion's share of the requirement for amino acids. That being said, this requirement can be augmented by taking a high-quality amino acid dietary supplement.

ABOUT OUR HOST:

Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) possesses 40 years of dietary supplement industry experience. With a Master's degree in nutrition and a second Master's degree in herbal medicine, he has a proven track record of formulating innovative, evidence-based dietary supplements. Mr. Bruno currently serves as both the Senior Director of Product Innovation for TCC brands, including NutraScience Labs and Professor of Nutraceutical Science at Huntington University of Health Sciences.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Read our blog post on amino acids - https://bit.ly/2lMe3Oi
Create your own amino acid supplement - https://bit.ly/2khKfJ2

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