Amino acids and their effects – why are the building blocks of proteins so important?

Med Today
Aug 11, 2024
3 min read

Amino acids are the basic building blocks of our proteins. That much is clear. But what effects do they have on the human body? And why are some amino acids more important than others? You’ll find the answers to these questions in the following article. Additionally, you’ll learn how you can easily take advantage of the benefits of a consistent supply of amino acids.

Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids

There are hundreds of protein building blocks. By far the most important are the proteinogenic amino acids, which are involved in the formation of the body’s own proteins. There are 20 different types of these. However, not all proteinogenic amino acids are vital. Only eight are considered essential. Your body cannot produce them on its own. This means you have to obtain them through your diet – and it’s worth it. From the essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine, your body can "build" all the other amino acids. The importance of a continuous supply of all essential protein building blocks becomes clear when we look at the effects of amino acids.

How Do Amino Acids Work?

When you supply your body with amino acids, they enter the liver through the bloodstream. Here, it is decided what will happen to them. Generally, amino acids have two main effects:

Conversion into the body’s own proteins: In the liver, amino acids can be "converted" into the body’s own proteins. Your body uses these to build or repair tissues. Consequently, amino acids play an important role in wound healing, bone health, muscle building, and the growth of hair and nails. Even your skin's appearance is highly dependent on a constant supply of amino acids.
Incorporation into metabolism: Amino acids that are not converted into the body’s own proteins are directly incorporated into the metabolism. Here, they perform many different functions. For example, they act as transporters for essential fatty acids or as neurotransmitters, relaying information from organs and muscles to the brain, or vice versa. Amino acids are also involved in the functioning of your immune system.

If you provide your body with all essential amino acids in sufficient quantities every day, these processes can proceed without interruption. This can have noticeably positive effects on your body. A stronger immune system, better skin appearance, stronger muscles, or simply more well-being in everyday life. These are just some of the many benefits you can take advantage of through a continuous supply of amino acids. But how can you meet your needs without counting amino acids every day? It’s simple: with an amino acid complex. But be careful! There are big differences in quality.

Bioavailability – How Efficient is the Effect of the Amino Acids?

Bioavailability is an indicator of the quality of a dietary supplement. It is expressed as a percentage and indicates how well the amino acids work or how efficiently your body can metabolize them. A dietary supplement with 100 per cent bioavailability is completely usable. Not a single microgram of metabolic waste is produced. With inexpensive amino acid complexes, the bioavailability is often far below 100 per cent.

A sign of poor quality is the lack of information about bioavailability from the manufacturer. The problem is that you never know exactly how many of the amino acids actually reach the liver. Consequently, dietary supplements without information on bioavailability are not much help in meeting your amino acid needs. What you need is a high-quality amino acid complex – and you can get that with SMART PROTEIN.

SMART PROTEIN – Amino Acids with 99 Percent Bioavailability

SMART PROTEIN is a purely plant-based amino acid complex. Unlike many other products, the amino acids are not chemically synthesized but derived from fermented vegetables. You receive a high pharmaceutical-quality amino acid complex that, despite its plant-based origin, offers you a remarkable 99 percent bioavailability. This means your body can utilize the contained amino acids with almost no loss. But that’s not all. SMART PROTEIN…

…is produced in Australia under high-quality standards.
…provides you with all eight essential amino acids to meet your daily needs.
…is easily digestible thanks to its tablet form (tablets made from exposed, crystalline amino acids).
…does not burden your body with unnecessary calories, carbohydrates, or fats.
…is free from any additives and is non-GMO.
…is suitable for athletes, pregnant women, and anyone who simply wants to live better.