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  2. Essential amino acid - Wikipedia

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    The distinction between essential and non-essential amino acids is somewhat unclear, as some amino acids can be produced from others. The sulfur-containing amino acids, methionine and homocysteine, can be converted into each other but neither can be synthesized de novo in humans. Likewise, cysteine can be made from homocysteine but cannot be ...

  3. Biological value - Wikipedia

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    Amino acid composition is the principal effect. All proteins are made up of combinations of the 21 biological amino acids. Some of these can be synthesised or converted in the body, whereas others cannot and must be ingested in the diet. These are known as essential amino acids (EAAs), of which there are 9 in humans.

  4. Protein quality - Wikipedia

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    The most demanding essential amino acid requirements are for infants, and as children get older and transition into adulthood, the less proportions of essential amino acids they will need. This also means that many of the vegan protein sources that are limited in one or more essential amino acids, are actually less deficient in essential amino ...

  5. Amino acid - Wikipedia

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    In addition, cysteine, tyrosine, and arginine are considered semiessential amino acids, and taurine a semi-essential aminosulfonic acid in children. Some amino acids are conditionally essential for certain ages or medical conditions. Essential amino acids may also vary from species to species.

  6. Category:Essential nutrients - Wikipedia

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    Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikimedia Commons; ... Essential amino acids‎ (11 P) Essential fatty acids‎ (5 P) V. Vitamins‎ (10 C, 26 P)

  7. Protein (nutrient) - Wikipedia

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    There, most of the peptides are broken into single amino acids. Absorption of the amino acids and their derivatives into which dietary protein is degraded is done by the gastrointestinal tract. The absorption rates of individual amino acids are highly dependent on the protein source; for example, the digestibilities of many amino acids in ...

  8. Complete protein - Wikipedia

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    In a plant-based diet there is the perceived issue of amino acid content of various individual foods. A satisfying diet however, will include minimum requirements of all essential amino acids. In addition to grains, such as corn, rice, or wheat, vegetable protein also occurs in legumes, which include beans and peanuts.

  9. Amino acid score - Wikipedia

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    Amino acids are important in food because it aids in the body’s ability to efficiently digest food. An amino acid is a necessary chemical that is found organically in foods. Amino acids are composed of a side chain , a basic amino group, and a carboxyl group. Based on an aminos R group every amino acid will react different because of shape or ...