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Amino Acid Function Sources
Amino Acid Function Sources
BSN 2C
FEBRUARY 21, 2015
AMINO ACID
A. ESSENTIAL
1. Isoleucine
FUNCTION
Muscle tissue energy provider;
formation of hemoglobin
2. Leucine
3. Lysine
4. Methionine
5. Phenylalanine
6. Threonine
7. Tryptophan
8. Valine
SOURCES
Soy, cashew, almonds,
oats, beans, brown rice,
cabbage, apples, kiwis
Seaweed, pumpkin, peas,
pea protein, whole grain
rice, Sesame seeds,
watercress, turnip greens,
soy, kidney beans,
avocados, apples,
blueberries
Beans, watercress,
parsley, avocados, soy
protein, almonds,
cashews, legumes
B. SEMIESSENTIAL
1. Alanine
2. Asparagine
3. Aspartic acid
4. Cysteine
5. Glutamine
6. Glutamic acid
7. Glycine
8. Proline
9. Serine
10.Tyrosine
C. NONESSENTIAL
1. Arginine
2. Histidine
DNA synthesis
Inhibits sugar cravings;
glucagon production; part of
the structure of hemoglobin
Critical component of cartilage;
involves in keeping the heart
muscle strong
Maintains the normal blood
sugar level; boosts immune
system; growth and
maintenance of muscle
Increases energy and provides
mental clarity and
concentration; anti-depressant