GLOSSARY
Amino Acid (Amino Acids)
An organic acid containing nitrogen chemical building blocks that aid in the production of protein in the body. Eight of the twenty-two known amino acids are considered "essential," and must be obtained from dietary sources because the body can not synthesize them.
Valine
An essential amino acid needed for optimal growth in infants and for nitrogen equilibrium in adults.
Last updated: Oct 08, 2008
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