> Supplement Index > Amino Acids > Amino Acid General Information Amino Acid Uses & Scientific Evidence For Amino Acid Dosage Information Amino Acid Safety & Interaction Information Buy Amino Acid Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Amino Acid General Information Amino Acids are chemical substances that build the exact type of protein our bodies need. There are two types of Amino Acids: essential and nonessential. Essential Amino Acids are derived from foods we eat, while our body manufactures the nonessential Amino Acids on its own if the diet is lacking. Though there are approximately 80 Amino Acids found in nature, our bodies need only 20 for proper human growth and function.The essential Amino Acids are histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, cysteine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine. The nonessential Amino Acids are alanine, aspartic acid, arginine, citrulline, glutamic acid, glycine, hydroxyglumatic acid, hydroxyproline, norleucine, proline, and serine. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Amino Acid Uses & Scientific Evidence For An Amino Acid deficiency is usually caused by a diet low in protein, although the level of certain acids can drop when the body suffers trauma, infection, medication effects, stress, aging, and chemical imbalances. Amino Acids can also help in treating cancer, building immunity, reducing sugar cravings, and protecting the body in various other ways. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Amino Acid Dosage Information Amino Acid supplements prefaced by the letter L, such as L-Arginine, are more similar to the Amino Acids in the body than are Amino Acid supplements beginning with the letter D, with the exception of D-L phenylalanine, which treats chronic pain. Amino Acid supplements are available in tablet, powder, liquid, and capsule form. Read product label directions for recommended dosage. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Amino Acid Safety & Interaction Information Amino acid deficiency is usually caused by a diet low in protein. Taking more than the recommended doses of certain Amino Acids can be toxic and cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with a serious illness, should only take Amino Acid supplements after consulting with your doctor. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Shipping Restrictions on Certain Amino Acid Supplements: If Ordering for delivery outside of the USA click here to review international delivery and shipping restrictions for various Amino Acids Buy Amino Acid Supplements and Products Below

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