NUTR 132 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Essential Amino Acid, Whey Protein, Isoleucine
6 Dec 2018
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Proteins, overview of protein i. ii. iii. iv. Form important structures in body, make up key part of blood, help regulate body functions, can fuel body cells. North americans generally consume more than they need to maintain health. Functions: regulates and maintains body functions, provides essential form of nitrogen (in the form of amino, amino acids-building blocks of protein ^ acids). 20 different amino acids make up all proteins: 9 essential amino acids, not synthesized, must be consumed from diet. 11 nonessential amino acids: can be synthesized in body, 4 kcal per gram. Amino acid structure i. ii. iii. iv. i. ii. iii: branched-chain amino acids. Leucine, isoleucine, and valine: all are essential amino acids, used by muscles for energy needs. High amount in whey protein from milk: popular with strength training athletes, essential amino acids, nine essential amino acids i.
