Amino Acids form the core of the Musashi, Trusted Performance Nutrition range, with a comprehensive 40 quality ingredient and special-blend products.
Amino Acids are the chemical units or “building blocks” of the body that make up protein. Muscle, tendons, organs, glands, nails and hair are made up of protein substances and are dependant upon protein for growth, repair and maintenance.
Amino Acids need to be included in our everyday food intake, as unlike fat, the human body does not store excess Amino Acids for later use.
There are 20 different Amino Acids and each is necessary to maintain and support normal body function. Deficiencies can have detrimental effects. The body can produce 12 of the 20 Amino Acids which are referred to as Non Essential Amino Acids, the other 8 can only be gained through dietary protein intake and these are known as Essential Amino Acids, also commonly referred to as EAAs.
Essential Amino Acids
- Isoleuscine
- Histidine
- Leucine
- Lysine
- Methionine
- Phenylalanine
- Threonine
- Tryptophan
- Valine
Non-Essential Amino Acids
- Alanine
- Arginine
- Aspartic Acid
- Asparagine
- Cysteine
- Glutamic Acid
- Glutamine
- Glycine
- Proline
- Serine
- Tyrosine
A diet rich in animal protein or a well composed combination of plant proteins should satisfy the Amino Acid requirements for the average person. However, some individuals may have heightened needs for certain Amino Acids, some examples include; those wanting to aid lean muscle mass accrual, help athletic performance and recovery, assist with metabolic processes, or those wanting to support immune function and the promotion of general well-being. In these instances, the ideal way to tailor intakes to meet individual requirements is through supplementation using 100% pure Amino Acid powders.
Athletes are one of the main groups who face heightened Amino Acid requirements due to the significant demands placed on their bodies through rigorous training and competition. Glutamine, Arginine and L-Carnitine have been widely used among athletes to assist with production of energy, muscle development and recovery along with immune support.
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