Amino acids explained
Amino acids are the source of life, essential for all living things on Earth.
They support the fundamentals of healthy living, such as eating, sleeping, and exercising.


What are Amino Acids?
Amino acids are building blocks of protein which play an important role of supporting many functions in our body.

20 Amino Acids that Make Up Proteins
Just 20 amino acids make up the proteins found in the human body.

How Amino Acids are Made
Explains various ways to produce amino acids.

Glossary of Amino Acids
This glossary will help you understand everything about amino acids.

Amino Acids Facts
Frequently Asked Questions about Amino Acids.

What are L-, D-, and DL-Amino Acids?
Learn about L-amino acids and D-amino acids.

How the Sequencing of Amino Acids in Insulin Revealed the Structure of Proteins
Proteins, together with carbohydrates and fats, are one of the three principal classes of macronutrients, compounds our bodies need in large amounts to function optimally.