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Amino Acid Supplements: Distinguishing BCAA, EAA and Protein
Three BCAAs are not the same as all essential amino acids. Overall protein provision and...
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Taurine: Separate Energy Drinks, Aging Research and Supplements
Taurine is not equivalent to caffeine. Animal experiments and aging measurements also answer different questions...
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Lysine: Foods, Protein Quality and Supplements
Lysine is an essential amino acid. A suitable selection of protein-rich foods is usually a...
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Serine, Glycine and Threonine: Roles and Differences
Serine, glycine and threonine play different roles in metabolism. Threonine is essential, while the body...
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Tryptophan for Sleep and Mood: Why Precursors Do Not Replace Treatment
A biochemical connection does not yet establish treatment benefit. Tryptophan preparations need their own benefit-risk...
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BCAAs or protein? Benefits, differences and buying decisions
Do you need BCAAs in addition to protein? Leucine, isoleucine and valine, differences from EAAs...
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Tryptophan in Foods: Protein Sources and Simple Meal Ideas
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid found in various protein-rich foods. A meal does not,...
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L-Tryptophan: Sleep, Mood and Interactions
L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid and precursor of serotonin and melatonin. Supplements do not...
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Methionine: Function, Foods and Supplements
Methionine is an essential sulphur-containing amino acid. It is important for protein synthesis and methylation...
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Glycine and the Brain: Function, Research and Limits
Glycine is both an amino acid and a neurotransmitter. Human research on sleep and neurological...
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L-Arginine: Evidence, Interactions and Risks
L-arginine is a nitric-oxide precursor that can affect blood-vessel tone. Small studies suggest possible benefits...
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