Amino Acids List

There are so many amino acids on the market, how can you distinguish between all those products?

There is a distinction to be made in the raw materials and auxiliaries used, the additives, the ballast substances (salt, heavy metals) and the production process of an amino acid producer. The optimal combination of all these factors determines the safety and effectiveness of the final amino acid product. Our amino acids are of very high quality, with a balanced amino acid pattern and a low percentage of ballast substances. Below we describe the functions of each individual amino acid.

Alanine

Alanine is a non-essential amino acid used by the body to build proteins. In plants, alanine is a precursor of aromas and flavorings and enhances photosynthesis and chlorophyll formation. It also plays a role in stomatal opening. Alanine is necessary for the metabolism of glucose, tryptophan, and beta-alanine. Good sources of alanine include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, and also avocado.

Arginine

Arginine is important in treating cardiovascular diseases and high blood pressure and plays a significant role in a large number of metabolic processes. It ensures a stronger immune system and better blood circulation. Furthermore, it plays a key role in removing ammonia from the body, hormone release, cell division, and wound healing. In plants, arginine promotes healthy root development and nitrogen reserve formation. Arginine is found in various types of meat and fish, but also in yogurt, oatmeal, peanuts, and Dutch cheese.

Asparagine acid

The name asparagine acid is derived from 'asparagus'. Asparagine acid plays an important role in forming other amino acids in the citric acid cycle. Because it removes excess ammonia and other toxins from the blood, it helps the liver. Additionally, asparagine acid is essential for neural health, the brain, and endurance. Asparagine acid forms nitrogen reserves in plants. In addition, it promotes the ability of plants to form complexes. You can find asparagine acid in foods such as meat, fish, vegetables, potatoes, seeds, nuts, and dairy products.

Cystine

Cystine is needed for efficient use of vitamin B6. It helps break down mucus deposits, for example in bronchitis and cystic fibrosis, and also in wound healing. Cystine plays a role in plant stress resistance and has a positive effect on the antioxidant capacity of plants. Cystine is mainly found in hair, digestive enzymes, skeleton, and connective tissue. Sources of cystine include meat, eggs, dairy products, and whole grain products.

Glutamine

Glutamine has a strengthening effect on the skin and regulates the acid-base balance. Furthermore, glutamine promotes the immune system and is essential for hair growth. It also combats the storage of nutritional fats. In plants, glutamine is involved in the formation of nitrogen reserves, promotes stress resistance, and plays a role in enhancing photosynthesis, chlorophyll formation, and stomatal opening. It also ensures an increased seed vigor. Examples include quark, yogurt, eggs, soy, wheat, and milk.

Glycine

Glycine is found in all living organisms' proteins. It plays an important role in building proteins. Glycine is the amino acid most abundant in the body, both in enzymes and proteins. It is also freely found in plants and body fluids. In plants, glycine contributes to the strengthening of photosynthesis and chlorophyll formation. Additionally, glycine in plants is a precursor of aromas and flavorings. Glycine is mainly found in fish, beans, dairy products, and meat, but also in seaweed, chicken, and shellfish.

Histidine

Histidine promotes the growth and repair of tissues in living beings. It is also necessary for the production of red and white blood cells. In the stomach, histidine helps produce gastric juices. In plants, histidine stimulates antioxidant capacity. Sources include dairy, meat, poultry, fish, rice, wheat, and rye.

Hydroxyproline

Hydroxyproline is mainly found in collagen and elastin. It is important for the strength of collagen, which is essential for strong connective tissue. Like proline, hydroxyproline has a positive effect on plant stress resistance. Good sources are proteins, grains, turkey breast, and turkey. Since living organisms can produce hydroxyproline themselves, it is not necessary to take it as a supplement.

Isoleucine

Isoleucine may play a role in promoting muscle recovery and is involved in blood clotting. It is also needed for regulating energy levels, blood sugar, and for hemoglobin formation. In plants, isoleucine is a precursor of aromas. The body cannot produce isoleucine itself, so it must be obtained from food. Sources include eggs, soy, seaweed, turkey, chicken, lamb, cheese, and fish.

Leucine

The body cannot produce leucine itself, so it must be obtained through food or supplements. Leucine promotes protein synthesis in muscles, regulation of blood sugar, wound healing, and growth hormone production. Brown rice, beans, nuts, and whole grain products are sources of leucine. In plants, leucine, like isoleucine, is a precursor of aromas.

Lysine

Lysine in plants is involved in improving photosynthesis, chlorophyll formation, and stress resistance. Additionally, it has a positive effect on the antioxidant capacity of plants and stomatal opening. Humans and animals cannot produce lysine themselves and must obtain it through food. It is mainly found in meat, dairy products, and legumes. Lysine is used for protein synthesis and is important for the synthesis of hormones, antibodies, and enzymes. Moreover, lysine promotes the formation of strong connective tissue and healthy bones.

Methionine

Methionine is an important substance for building cartilage, strengthens nails, and prevents hair loss. It also helps break down fats and aids digestion. Methionine is mainly found in fish, meat, vegetables, eggs, rice, and whole wheat bread. In plants, methionine ensures good root development, promotes antioxidant capacity, and is a precursor of hormones. It is also involved in regulating stomatal opening.

Phenylalanine

Phenylalanine is necessary for the production of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and adrenaline in the brain. It is also used to help memory and learning and has a positive effect on mood. Important sources include cheese, soybeans, proteins in general, almonds, sesame seeds, and peanuts. In plants, phenylalanine is a precursor of colorings.

Proline

Proline can be synthesized through the body itself from glutamic acid and does not need to be obtained from food or supplements. Proline has a positive effect on skin structure and promotes collagen formation. It is considered important for maintaining joints, muscles, and tendons. Proline is mainly found in meat. In plants, proline is involved in promoting stress resistance, photosynthesis, chlorophyll formation, increasing seed vigor, and increasing pollen germination. It is also involved in forming nitrogen reserves, regulating stomatal opening, and osmoregulation. Furthermore, proline is a precursor of flavorings.

Serine

The body can synthesize serine itself from glycine. Serine plays an important role in cell membrane formation and is a constituent of brain proteins. It is additionally essential for tissue growth, fat metabolism, and the immune system, supporting the production of antibodies and immunoglobulins. Serine is commonly found in meat, peanuts, dairy products, soy products, and wheat gluten. In plants, serine provides better stress resistance.

Taurine

Taurine is found in large quantities in the bodies of mammals. Taurine plays an important role in the development and function of muscles, the retina, the cardiovascular system, and the central nervous system. Taurine naturally occurs in the body, but the body can also produce it itself. Sources include meat, energy drinks, and fish. In plants, taurine promotes plant growth and the development of a healthy root system.

Threonine

Threonine cannot be produced by the body itself, so it must be obtained through food or supplements. It is necessary for the synthesis of elastin, protein cells, and collagen. Threonine ensures better absorption and conversion of nutrients. Sources include beef, lentils, chickpeas, egg yolk, goat's milk, shrimp, nuts, soybeans, legumes, salmon, salami, and asparagus. In plants, threonine is involved in promoting the antioxidant capacity of plants.

Tryptophan

The brain uses tryptophan to produce serotonin, which influences sleep and mood. The body uses tryptophan as a raw material for protein synthesis. Good sources include flaxseed, bananas, quark, turkey, protein sources, fish, bread, chocolate, oats, meat, and milk. In plants, tryptophan is a precursor of hormones and, like threonine, is involved in stimulating antioxidant capacity.

Tyrosine

Tyrosine occurs abundantly in insulin and can be synthesized by the body from phenylalanine. Tyrosine is important for communication processes within the cell. It is the basis for the production of thyroid hormones and the main raw material for melanin. Good food sources of tyrosine include protein-rich products such as shellfish, poultry, fish, eggs, pork, beef, nuts, avocados, pumpkin seeds, oatmeal, and sunflower seeds. In plants, tyrosine is a precursor of hormones.

Valine

Valine is found in large quantities in muscles. Valine stimulates tissue repair and growth and muscle metabolism. It is also necessary for maintaining nitrogen balance in the body. Good sources of valine include peanuts, soy, dairy, grains, mushrooms, and meat. In plants, valine plays a significant role in stress resistance and is a precursor of aromas.