Proteins For Athletic Performance

December 18th, 2009 admin

Protein is composed of chains of nitrogen-containing subunits called amino acids. All amino acids are important in that they are the primary source of dietary nitrogen (an essential element). Of the 22 amino acids commonly found in nature, eight are essential because the body is unable to manufacture them at any point throughout the lifecycle. These amino acids, called essential amino acids, must be obtained through food or supplements to prevent deficiency. Seven other amino acids are considered conditionally essential because the body may have difficulty synthesizing them or enough of them under certain conditions, such as intense physical activity. The remaining amino acids can be produced as needed, provided the body has access to all the necessary vitamins and minerals, and are therefore classified as nonessential amino acids. Using the three groups of amino …


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