Healthnotes Newswire (March 9, 2006)—Supplementing with a mixture of amino acids may lead to quicker muscle recovery after exercise and could reduce muscle damage caused by strenuous exercise, reports the Journal of Nutrition (2006;136:538S–43S).
Amino acids are the building blocks for proteins in the body. Twenty different amino acids are used for the growth, repair, and maintenance of tissues, and some of these are also used as an energy source for skeletal muscle. Nine amino acids are considered essential because the body cannot manufacture them, so they must be acquired through diet. While animal foods (meat, poultry, dairy products, and eggs) are the richest source of amino acids, substantial quantities are also found in plant-based foods. Read More . . .
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