It is well recognized that amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. However, amino acids perform a number of vital functions in the body – apart from building proteins. Amino acids (AA) are defined as organic substances containing both amino and acid groups. The acid part can be split off and used just like fat or sugar as an energy source. The amino part can become a messenger (hormone) or neurotransmitter. Amino acids also function as cell signaling molecules and regulate gene expression. Read More . . . | 8 items found | |
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