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Amino acids are an essential part of what keeps the human body healthy, though it\u2019s a known fact that most people don\u2019t know enough about amino acids despite the fact that they might have heard of them before. Have you ever heard of amino acids and do you know what they do? Even though you might know about amino acids, you might not know just what they do in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amino acid deficiency can be the reason behind plenty of medical problems, including difficulty picking up weight or building muscle; it can also accompany other health conditions such as anemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can likely benefit from some amino acid supplements in your daily routine, and increasing your intake of amino acids through the foods you eat: This is especially important because amino acids are not naturally produced by the body, though they are essential for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 fascinating facts about amino acids you might not have known about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What are Amino Acids?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So, what are amino acids? Most people have encountered the term already at some or other point in their lives: Maybe you read about amino acids<\/a> in a magazine article, maybe you spotted amino acids online, seen in the supplement aisle of their local grocery store or heard about in an ad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people also know that amino acids are an essential part of their health and know that they need to include them in their diet. But the fact is that most people just don\u2019t know why, so they never do anything about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amino acids are, at their most simple description, the building blocks of proteins \u2013 proteins are made up out of amino acids, and they are responsible for some of the body\u2019s most essential functions, ranging from digesting food through to building muscle and losing weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need more information about amino acids, ask your doctor or pharmacist about how you can include it in your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. There are 8 essential amino acids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just how many amino acids are there? There are more than 20 amino acids in total, though there are only 8 that are considered to be essential for the human body and nutritional health. These 8 essential amino acids regulate various different functions in the body, which is why they are considered essential for your health: If your diet doesn\u2019t contain these amino acids, then your body will feel the effect of this and you can develop a range of different disorders \u2013 including anemia <\/a>and severe trouble building muscle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These 8 amino acids aren\u2019t naturally produced by the body, which means that the best way to get in all of the amino acids at once is by taking an amino acid supplement for the benefit of your health. You can find these in the supplement aisle of your nearest pharmacy or drug store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make an appointment with your doctor to find out what amino acids can do for you and which supplements are best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Foods high in amino acids include…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might have already guessed that amino acids can\u2019t be naturally produced by the body and will have to be taken through external means. In most cases, people will take an amino acid supplement to make sure they\u2019re covering all bases at once and getting all 8 of the amino acids all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This doesn\u2019t mean that you can just take all of the supplements you find in your pharmacy and forget about eating healthy. You will still need to follow a healthy diet if you are taking supplements, and there are plenty of foods that are very high in amino acids; start off with any foods that are naturally high in protein<\/a>, such as dairy products, beans, red meat, soy and certain types of fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t sure how to approach your diet and get all of the good stuff, then make an appointment with your nutrition specialist to discuss what changes can be made in your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Amino acids are essential for the body…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You already know that amino acids are essential for the body; you probably knew that before you even started reading this article. But have you ever thought about just why amino acids are essential in the human diet and what amino acids do in the body?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve already said that amino acids are the building blocks behind proteins; now what?
The nine essential amino acids<\/a> are in control of several functions in the body, and each of the nine essential amino acids will have its own range of symptoms associated with it when you are getting too little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, include all 8 amino acids in your diet and consider taking a supplement with this to ensure you\u2019re getting everything you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To name just a few, amino acids are an essential part of food digestion, nutrient absorption, and muscle building. Amino acids should also be an essential part of your diet if you are planning on losing weight \u2013 and keeping a generally healthy diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Amino acids can\u2019t be made by the body…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most of the essential vitamins<\/a> and minerals for your body are naturally produced by the body, and only need to be supplemented with the right foods through a healthy diet and sometimes through essential supplements. But the same is not true for amino acids: They are not naturally produced by the body at all, even though they are completely essential for the body to function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that absolutely all of the amino acids your body needs have to be taken in through external means, either through the food, you eat or directly through supplements. If this is the case, you should make an appointment with your doctor or a nutrition specialist so they can recommend what lifestyle and diet adjustments you should make to include just the right amount of amino acids in your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find that the treatment options are leaving your health unchanged or making you feel worse, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. You can\u2019t build muscle without it…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins; you can\u2019t build protein in the body without having amino acids, and you should know that you can\u2019t build muscle in the body without protein. This means that amino acids are an essential part of the building and sustaining muscles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your muscle-function will naturally decline as you age: It\u2019s a normal part of getting older. But there\u2019s still plenty you can do about it. A healthy lifestyle is one way to ensure that the decline of muscle function and mass later on in life doesn\u2019t affect you as much \u2013 usually, people start showing signs of this in their thirties or forties already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start off with a healthy exercise routine, and start slowly if you aren\u2019t used to exercising; find a personal trainer to help you plan your exercise, and include multivitamins, nutritional supplements and vitamin supplements in your diet at the same time; make sure that amino acids are also included in your routine for the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Amino acid deficiency is dangerous…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How do you know that you aren\u2019t getting enough amino acids in your diet? The answer is pretty simple: The truth is that most people aren\u2019t getting nearly enough of the nutritional benefits, vitamins, minerals <\/a>and amino acids they need through their daily diet \u2013 in fact, most people are taking on far too much of the bad stuff and almost nothing of what they need. This is made worse by the urge to eat fast food or snack on things loaded with sugar, MSG and artificial ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lack of amino acids in your diet can start showing itself in plenty of ways, including liver damage, a lack of muscle, trouble picking up weight and anemia. This is where amino acid deficiency starts to become dangerous to your health \u2013 and you should make an appointment with a doctor if you suspect that amino acid deficiency could be the reason behind what\u2019s been going on with your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. You can take too many of them, too<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Amino acid deficiency can be the cause behind a lot of adverse symptoms <\/a>for your health, but what happens when you take too many amino acids instead? Most people don\u2019t realize that taking in too many amino acids are possible, but the effects of excess amino acid ingestion have been studied at length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are taking in too many amino acids, then you will inevitably affect your liver \u2013 and you will be bombarding your body with a large amount of basically clean protein. This can, in some cases, lead to liver damage \u2013 especially if you already have a volatile liver when you start the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect that you have taken in too many amino acids, or should have the current levels of just how much you are taking adjusted, then you should make an appointment with your doctor to discuss what can be done for your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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