essential amino acid
noun
: any of various amino acids that are required for normal health and growth in many vertebrates, are either not manufactured in the body or manufactured in insufficient quantities, are usually supplied by dietary protein, and include histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine compare nonessential amino acid
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Animal proteins, like chicken and eggs, contain all nine essential amino acids.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Phenylalanine, an essential amino acid found in unbuzzd, helps produce neurotransmitters like dopamine, which can restore mental balance and improve mood after binge drinking.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Milk, and in particular whey protein from milk, happen to be particularly high in leucine and other essential amino acids.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2024
Whey Protein Whey is a protein found in milk that contains the essential amino acids necessary for muscle growth.
—Mary Choy, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Phenylalanine, an essential amino acid found in unbuzzd, helps produce neurotransmitters like dopamine, which can restore mental balance and improve mood after binge drinking.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Milk, and in particular whey protein from milk, happen to be particularly high in leucine and other essential amino acids.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2024
Whey Protein Whey is a protein found in milk that contains the essential amino acids necessary for muscle growth.
—Mary Choy, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Essential amino acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/essential%20amino%20acid. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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