Amino Acids in Our Lives
Amino acids play an active role in various aspects of our lives, such as diet, personal care, sports and medicine.
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Glutamate and Aspartate: Amino Acids That Enhance Flavors
Learn how the amino acids glutamate and aspartate help make food taste great.
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Amino Acid Supplementation for Working Out
Learn how branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) can increase endurance, enable faster recovery, and reduce muscle soreness.
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Amino Acids for Healthier Skin and Hair
Learn about the importance of amino acids in maintaining healthy skin and hair.
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Amino Acids for Healthy Aging
Learn about the importance of amino acids for healthy aging.
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Glycine for Better Sleep
Glycine helps you fall asleep and improves sleep quality.
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Immunity and Amino Acids
Did you know amino acids can enhance immunity?
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Amino Acids for Early Detection of Diseases
Learn how “AminoIndex technology” detects health risks.
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Amino Acids and Alcohol
Taking certain amino acids enables your liver to break down alcohol more efficiently, helping you recover faster from a hangover.
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What is Aspartame?
Did you know a high-intensity sweetener made from amino acids, aspartame, is considered safe and is approved for consumption in more than 125 countries and territories worldwide?