Amino Acid Score - Wikipedia
Amino Acid Score - Wikipedia
Amino Acid Score - Wikipedia
Amino Acids
Amino acids are important in food
because it aids in the body’s ability to
efficiently digest food. An amino acid is a
necessary chemical that is found
organically in foods. Amino acids are
composed of a side chain (R group), a
basic amino group, and a carboxyl group.
Based on an aminos R group every amino
acid will react different because of shape
or composition. They can be divided into
four different groups non polar amino
acids, polar amino acids, positively
charged, and negatively charged R group.
Using the amino acid score method is
important for individuals to accurately
determine protein intake on a daily basis.
Effects of Indigestibility
Diseases can be caused from a build up of
amino acids or protein in the body that isn't
metabolized correctly and can affect the
liver, kidneys, and intestines. One of the
diseases caused by this build up is
Lysinuric protein intolerance which occurs
from indigestibility of lysine, arginine, and
ornithine found in foods with high protein
levels.[5]
References
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