A form of organic compound, amino acids, also known as the building block of proteins, play a large role when it comes to the body’s functions and daily chemical reactions. For example, these functions include energy production, immune system function, tissue growth, red blood cell formation, and more. There are a total of three different types…

Amino acids, also known as the building blocks of life, are essential in everyday life; without them, we would be unable to function correctly. For example, essential amino acids play huge roles, including tissue growth, energy production, and immune system function.  In total, there are twenty amino acids that make up the proteins found in the body.…

As we’ve covered in a previous article, there are three main types of amino acids. These are essential, non-essential, and conditional amino acids. However, how are the twenty separate amino acids different, and what makes them unique? This blog post will discuss these differences in more detail, including the structure, how they are produced, and the…