Essential amino acids

Layer 3 — Biologyin the Amino Acid And Nucleotide Metabolism subtree

Nine amino acids humans cannot synthesise: His, Ile, Leu, Lys, Met, Phe, Thr, Trp, Val. Must be obtained from diet. Limiting amino acid in grains (Lys) and legumes (Met).

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