Essential AMINO 600 tablets YAMAMOTO

Essential AMINO is a matrix composed of 100% from essential amino acids , obtained through vegetable fermentation . Essential amino acids (EAA – Essential Amino Acid) are those that the human body is not able to synthesize autonomously in sufficient quantities to satisfy its needs, and which must therefore be necessarily taken through the diet . It is important to remember that some EAA branched chain amino acids, known as BCAA (Branched Chain Amino Acid), and that amino acids are the organic molecules that our body uses to form the proteins .

What is an essential amino acid supplement for?

When diet alone is not enough to meet requirements or when the amount of certain foods consumed is reduced, EAA supplements are certainly a valid aid in providing the body with everything it needs for protein synthesis.

Essential AMINO is characterized by the presence of a ratio of l-leucine, l-isoleucine and l-valine of 2:1:1, therefore with greater presence of leucine : this amino acid is in fact essential for protein synthesis . Essential AMINO also contains all 8 EAAs in an optimal ratio to maximize bioavailability and minimize the production of nitrogenous waste.

What are the essential amino acids (EAAs) for humans?

For humans (adults), there are 8 essential amino acids, and specifically we are talking about:

• Lysine : Found primarily in milk, soy, and beef, but almost absent in cereals, it is needed for the formation of carnitine and vitamin B3. For athletes, it can speed up post-workout recovery.

• Tryptophan : Found in milk and dairy products, eggs, legumes, meat, and fish. It is an important amino acid in protein synthesis and is the starting point for the synthesis of serotonin and niacin.

• Phenylalanine : Found in most animal and plant proteins, including meat, organ meats, fish, eggs, and even brown rice. It is involved in many metabolic processes, serving as a building block for proteins, and participates in the formation of thyroid hormones.

• Threonine : Found primarily in corn, soy, eggs, mushrooms, cod, pork, lamb, rabbit, and veal. It is one of the amino acids most commonly lacking in a vegan diet. It is a component of antibodies and therefore plays a fundamental role in maintaining the immune system.

• Methionine : Found in dairy products, egg whites, sesame seeds, Brazil nuts, cod, and soy protein. Methionine is essential for the production of carnitine and cysteine, as well as creatine, taurine, and vitamin B12. It chelates some heavy metals and, when present in sufficient quantities, acidifies urine pH.

• Leucine : Milk, corn, chicken, and eggs are the main dietary sources of this amino acid. It plays an important role in muscle growth and is an alternative energy source during intense physical activity.

• Isoleucine : Found primarily in corn, potatoes, chicken, eggs, peanuts, bresaola, and lamb. It is closely linked to glucose requirements (in fact, it is considered a glucogenic and ketogenic amino acid), prevents the catabolism of structural proteins, and promotes recovery after prolonged exercise.

• Valine : Egg white powder, soy protein, spirulina algae, dairy products, and other sources of it are rich in it. It plays an important role, especially in tissue reconstruction.

Of these 8 EAAs, the last 3 described (Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine) are called BCAA (from the English Branched Chain Amino Acid), or branched-chain amino acids , which have in common the presence of a branched lateral chain.

For growing subjects, a ninth amino acid is also included as essential: histidine .