Ever wondered what all the different amino acids do? No, probably not.
Nevertheless, here’s a quick rundown of the amino acids used by humans, and their main function within the body.
Amino acids are a biological compound, of which there are around 500 known types, 20 of which are used in the human body. They are essentially building blocks in the form of proteins and are the second largest component of the human body (after water) making up cells and tissue. Amino acids are also responsible for some neurological functions and hormonal systems.
Essential amino acids (can not be produced in the body)
Histodine – blood
Isoleucine (BCAA) – muscles
Leucine (BCAA) – muscles, blood
Lysine – triglycerides
Methionine – hair, skin
Phenylalanine – hormones
Tryptophan – hormones
Threonine – collagen, teeth
Valine (BCAA) – muscles
Non essential (can be produced within the body
Alanine – blood sugar, liver
Arginine – muscles, immune system, healing
Asparagine – central nervous system
Aspartic acid – central nervous system, brain
Cysteine – skin, hair
Glutamic acid – brain
Glutamine – brain, muscles
Glycine – body tissue
Proline – collagen, elastin
Serine – blood sugar
Tyrosine – thyroid
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