Zygridh

Hi Zygridh,

I agree with you that amino acids are essential components that are derived from the breakdown of proteins in the digestive system. The body manufactures the non-essential proteins, so there is no need of ingesting them. Natural sources of amino acids include eggs, dairy products, meat and buckwheat. Indeed, supplemental amino acids are useful, but I believe that they are not as effective as the God-given natural sources of amino acids. I believe that we should try to get most if not all of our amino acids requirements from the diet and desist from using supplements (Berry, 2019).

Reference

Berry, J. (2019). Essential amino acids: Definition, benefits, and foods. Retrieved 11 August 2020, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324229#essential-amino-acids-and-exercise

 

Hi Crystal,

The natural sources of amino acids come from foods such as dairy, meat, soy, eggs, buckwheat, and tofu (Górska-Warsewicz et al. 2018). The body manufactures the remaining eleven amino acids; hence, there is no need to ingest them. Essential amino acids include valine, leucine, histidine, threonine, among others. The non-essential amino acids are aspartate, glycine, alanine, glutamine, arginine, glycine, proline, ornithine, tyrosine, cysteine, and serine. I think that natural sources of amino acids are more effective than amino acid supplements. It is essential to seek advice from your doctor before purchasing and taking any amino acid supplements.

Reference

Górska-Warsewicz, H., Laskowski, W., Kulykovets, O., Kudlińska-Chylak, A., Czeczotko, M., & Rejman, K. (2018). Food products as sources of protein and amino acids—The case of Poland. Nutrients, 10(12), 1977.

Hi Lauren,

Essential amino acids include valine, leucine, histidine, threonine among others. Some natural sources are meat, eggs and tofu. The non-essential amino acids are aspartate, glycine, alanine, glutamine, arginine, glycine, proline, ornithine, tyrosine, cysteine, and serine (Kubala, 2018). Amino acids are essential in the formation and repair of muscles. Most amino acid supplements are effective apart from instances where the individual’s body may have a low absorption rate. Supplemental amino acids do not have any reported risks. They are used by athletes that need more amino acids than what they derive from their dietary intake for muscle formation. It is essential to seek medical advice before taking amino acid supplements.

Reference

Kubala, J. (2018). Essential Amino Acids: Definition, Benefits and Food Sources. Retrieved 12 August 2020, from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/essential-amino-acids