.jpg)
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, a molecule that every athlete should be familiar with! These amino acids play a crucial role since our muscles and cells are made up of amino acids that help maintain their structure. They also contribute to skin and hair renewal, play a role in wound healing, but their most important function is undoubtedly the transport and storage of nutrients!
There are two types of amino acids: essential and non-essential.
The essential (or indispensable) A.A. cannot be synthesized by our body, so we must assimilate them through our diet. While the non-essential (or dispensable), can be completely synthesized from other amino acids in our body.
