Amino acids and proteins are the building blocks of life as well as a source of energy by the body. When proteins are digested or broken down, amino acids are left. The human body uses amino acids to make proteins to help the body: Break down food Grow Repair body tissue Amino acids are classified…

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Tryptophan is needed for normal growth in infants and for nitrogen balance in adults. The body uses tryptophan to help make niacin and serotonin. Serotonin is thought to produce healthy sleep and a stable mood. In order for tryptophan in the diet to be changed into niacin, the body needs to have enough: Iron, Riboflavin and…

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A branched-chain essential amino acid that has stimulant activity. It promotes muscle growth and tissue repair. It is a precursor in the penicillin biosynthetic pathway.Leucine, isoleucine and valine, make up about one-third of muscle protein. http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=6287

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An isomer of LEUCINE; it is important in hemoglobin synthesis and regulation of blood sugar and energy levels. http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=6306  

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