amino acid
noun
: an amphoteric organic acid containing the amino group NH2
especially
: any of the various amino acids having the amino group in the alpha position that are the chief components of proteins and are synthesized by living cells or are obtained as essential components of the diet
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The formula has evolved over the years to now include skin-boosting vitamins and amino acids.
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Clare Holden, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2024
Its fermentation process promotes the growth of probiotics and creates amino acids, including glutamic acid.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
Your skin is able to produce the right amount of NMF, which is comprised primarily of amino acids, in order to keep your skin hydrated.
—Dr. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
Other creatine supplements on the market may, however, contain additional ingredients meant to enhance exercise performance, such as the amino acids glutamine and taurine.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Verywell Health, 25 Jan. 2024
The drinks also may include sugar, vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2024
Whey, creatine, and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are among the most popular of these.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
For example, the primary treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU) is limiting the intake of foods that contain an amino acid called phenylalanine such as meat, dairy, nuts and tofu.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that bind together to form proteins like collagen.
—Dr. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024
Clare Holden, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2024
Its fermentation process promotes the growth of probiotics and creates amino acids, including glutamic acid.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
Your skin is able to produce the right amount of NMF, which is comprised primarily of amino acids, in order to keep your skin hydrated.
—Dr. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
Other creatine supplements on the market may, however, contain additional ingredients meant to enhance exercise performance, such as the amino acids glutamine and taurine.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Verywell Health, 25 Jan. 2024
The drinks also may include sugar, vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2024
Whey, creatine, and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are among the most popular of these.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
For example, the primary treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU) is limiting the intake of foods that contain an amino acid called phenylalanine such as meat, dairy, nuts and tofu.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that bind together to form proteins like collagen.
—Dr. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024
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