Amino Acids

Taking an essential amino acid supplement daily can help make sure the weight you lose is fat, not muscle, and protect your overall health in the process. If you’re in search of a weight-loss solution and curious about the relationship between obesity and amino acids, then keep reading.

Learn about the importance of lean body mass, how it differs from lean muscle mass, how to test your lean body mass, and how to build it up with amino acids.

All about the building blocks of protein! We're reviewing the importance of protein and amino acids, their structure, and all the different types, from essential amino acids to ketogenic amino acids and everything in between.

L-glutamine for leaky gut syndrome is touted by many as one of the best ways of treating and preventing the symptoms associated with this often difficult to pin down condition. But does it really work? Let's find out.

Amino acids are the precursors to neurotransmitters in the brain, including serotonin and dopamine, vital for mood and mental health. Even more important, the branched-chain amino acids may be able to help heal the brain after traumatic injury. Find out how amino acids impact brain repair and health.

Nutrients necessary for the production of neurotransmitters—namely, amino acids—can help treat bipolar disorder and facilitate mental health and wellness. In fact, some individuals find that eating a diet high in amino-acid-loaded foods suffices as a treatment for bipolar disorder, major depression, and other mental illnesses. Others achieve more success by combining nutritional therapy with conventional medications like prescription mood stabilizers.

Glycine for sleep and so much more: find out how this amino acid and neurotransmitter aids your body's most important functions, and learn how to supplement with it for better sleep quality, vital organ protection, and supple skin.

How to memorize amino acids: 6 creative mnemonics for memorizing the different amino acid classifications, including charged, polar, nonpolar, essential, nonessential, and aromatic.

Chances are, when you think about protecting your hearing health, nutrition isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should be. Here's how nutrient intake, specifically of certain key amino acids, impacts hearing health.