Essential Amino Acids
Dec 29, 2018 20:52:55 GMT 10
Post by Tom Meulman on Dec 29, 2018 20:52:55 GMT 10
Essential amino acids- an amino acid that is required by animals but that they cannot synthesize; must be supplied in the diet
Amino Acid - organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group; "proteins are composed of various proportions of about 20 common amino acids"
Arginine - a bitter tasting amino acid found in proteins and necessary for nutrition; its absence from the diet leads to a reduced production of spermatozoa
Histidine - an essential amino acid found in proteins that is important for the growth and repair of tissue
The importance of the amino acid histidine lies in the fact that the body uses it to manufacture histamine, and histamine is responsible for a wide range of physiological processes. It is common knowledge that histamines cause the swelling and reddening in many inflammations and allergic reactions. Doctors therefore often prescribe antihistamines in the treatment of inflammations and infections, as well as allergies. It is necessary for the production of red and white blood cells and supports the activity of suppressor T cells.
Isoleucine - an essential amino acid found in proteins; isomeric with leucine
Leucine - a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition; obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins
Lysine - an essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatine and casein
Methionine - a crystalline amino acid containing sulphur; found in most proteins and essential for nutrition
Phenylalanine - an essential amino acid found in proteins and needed for growth of children and for protein metabolism in children and adults; abundant in milk and eggs; it is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body
Threonine - a colourless crystalline amino acid found in protein; occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition
Tryptophan, Tryptophane - an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
Valine - an essential amino acid found in proteins; important for growth in children and nitrogen balance in adults