amino acids

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AMINOACIDS

Group 2

PROTEIN

Build our muscle mass

PROTEIN

Stabilize our metabolism and our mood

PROTEIN

Aids in quick healing of wounds

PROTEINHelps in concentration

PROTEIN

Boosts our energy levels

PROLINE helpful in athletes as it keeps the muscles and joints flexibleprevents diseases like osteoarthritis, chronic back pain and many more

third most abundant amino acid in the body

GLUTAMINE

produced in the muscles and is distributed by the blood to the organs that need ithelp gut function, the immune system, and other essential processes in the body, especially in times of stress.

CYSTEINEserves as a powerful antioxidant which can slow down aging

help treat or prevent respiratory problems such as asthma and excessive mucus buildup

VALINE

supplies the muscles with an extra glucose responsible for the energy production during physical activity.

important for everyday body functions and for maintaining muscles, as well as for the regulation of the immune system.

TRYPTOPHANused in alternative medicine as an aid to treat • sleep problems

(insomnia)• Anxiety• Depression• premenstrual syndrome• attention deficit disorder• smoking cessation • and other conditions

ARGININE

Helps the kidneys remove waste products from the body

dilates and relaxes the arteries, which helps for improved blood circulation

Known for its heart benefits

is the simplest of the different amino acids used as building blocks to make proteins for your body

second most widespread amino acid found in human enzymes and proteins, which is why it has roles in nearly every part of the body

GLYCINE

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