Amino acid

All about the building blocks of protein! We're reviewing the importance of protein and amino acids, their structure, and all the different types, from essential amino acids to ketogenic amino acids and everything in between.

B3.2 describes the structure of important biochemical compounds, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids and explains their function within cells. B3.3 identify common functional...

Did you know that the Practical Handbook of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology lists over 300 different amino acids? That’s a lot of amino acids. Yet, out of all of these, the human body uses only 20 to synthesize the proteins it requires to carry out the business of living.

The classification of amino acids falls into four distinct categories: polar, nonpolar, positively charged, or negatively charged.

How does your horse utilize protein and does he need protein or amino acids added to his diet?

This is the structure of an amino acid, the monomer that makes up proteins.

Essential amino acids are the only macronutrients required for survival. A normal diet containing high-quality proteins should deliver adequate amounts of essential amino acids to meet minimal requirements. However, amino acid supplements can provide benefits not achievable with even high-quality protein food sources.

Curious about protein? This post covers the benefits, how much you actually need, and the healthiest sources to help you meet your needs.

What Do You Know About Amino Acids?