DONE Non essential amino acids

The 11 non-essential amino acids

Serine

Proline

Glutamine

Alanine

Cysteine

Glycine

Arginine

Aspartic acid

Asparagine

Glutamic acid

Tyrosine

Found in collagen & boosts healthy skin, joints and metabolism.

Stimulates metabolic processes, provides energy & aids muscle recovery. It is beneficial to wound healing and immune system & can have anti-bacterial effects (e.g. post-surgery).

Vital for fat metabolism, immune function and muscle formation.

Helps glucose production (prevention of insulin shock or low blood sugar); aids metabolism & provides energy (for muscles, brain and central nervous system).

A neurotransmitter that helps to maintain good brain health.

Necessary for collagen production for healthy skin hair and nails; can help with chronic bronchitis and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (as a supplement).

Stimulates immune function and wound healing; fights fatigue and maintains good heart health.

Vital for the production of other amino acids (e.g. asparagine, arginine, lysine).

Essential for neuron development; optimises brain and nerve-cell functions; can boost stamina for athletes (as a supplement).

A neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (aids memory, cognition and learning).

Helps to produce melanin, epinephrine and thyroid hormones (replenishes neurotransmitters, beneficial for stress relief).