biological value of protein
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- Biological value of protein
- 20 different types of Amino acids
- Commonly found in plant and animal proteins
- Indispensable (essential) amino acids
- CANNOT be made by the human body in sufficient amounts for health
- The body is able to make some amino acids for itself.
- Dispensable (non essential) amino acids
- Alanine
- Glutamine
- Arginine
- Glycine
- Aspartic Acid
- Proline
- Asparagine
- Serine
- Cysteine
- Tyrosine
- Glutamic Acid
- Dispensable (non essential) amino acids
- Adults - Eight indispensable amino acids
- Leucine
- Isoleucine
- Valine
- Threonine
- Methionine
- Phenylalanine
- Tryptophan
- Lysine
- In children, HISTIDINE is also considered a indispensable amino acid. Since they are unable to make enough to meet their needs.
- 20 different types of Amino acids
- Glutamine
- Arginine
- Tyrosine
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