Amino Acids supplements can either provide single amino acids or multiple amino acids.
Amino acids are used by the body to build proteins. Proteins are essential for the formation of cells and are also involved in the biochemical structure of hormones, enzymes, neurotransmitters and antibodies.
Amino acids are classified as either essential or non-essential. Essential amino acids cannot be synthesised in the body and must be obtained from the diet, whereas non-essential amino acids , whilst still essential for health, can be synthesised in the body and are therefore not classified as 'essential'.
There is an increase in the use of branched chain amino acids, BCAA's. Branched Chain Amino Acids are normally used for building muscle however their use is on the increase especially for maintaining healthy muscle whilst on a calorie-restricted diet.
Many amino acids are also termed 'free form' which means that they are easily absorbed and used by the body requiring minimal digestion.
The liver produces 80% of the amino acids the body needs, the remaining essential ones must come from the diet.
Staying healthy is almost on everyone’s list every winter. But this year, in the midst of a pandemic, it may be even more of a concern than usual.
Read more
Dancing on the world stage, as we do, there is an ever-increasing need for each of us to hold it together with strength, dignity and compassion. This is no easy
Read more
The health of our gut is the cornerstone to our wellbeing. Most of us try to eat the right foods, supplement our diet with vitamins
Read more
People keen on having healthy looking skin are often advised to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. The scientific basis for this advice is the supply of vitamin C which is absolutely essential for skin health.
Read more
Try as we might, there aren’t many reasons to embrace winter this year. An underlying jittery panic even for the sunniest amongst us, restrictions which seem to change hourly...
Read more
I am often asked if one should take vitamins once you have reached your 60s. Looking after your health at any age is important and yes, taking vitamins are important .
Read more
