NTS 135 Lecture Notes - Lecture 40: Essential Amino Acid, Nutritional Genomics, Phenylalanine

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North americans generally consume more than they need to maintain health. Functions: forms important structures in body: makes up key part of blood, provides essential nitrogen (in the form of amino acids, can fuel body cells regulates and maintains body functions. What are some examples of conditions in which a nonessential amino acid becomes essential: amino acids building blocks of proteins. 20 different amino acids make up all proteins: contain nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. 9 essential amino acids: not synthesized, must be consumed from diet. 11 nonessential amino acids: can be synthesized in body. Protein functions: regulates and maintains body functions: branched-chain amino acids. Amino acids with a branching carbon backbone. 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.

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