Collection: Amino Acids

Amino acids are organic compounds that contain amino (-NH2) and carboxyl            (-COOH) group. Amino acids are essential molecules to build block of proteins. Proteins perform many vital chemical reactions, like synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters. There are two classification of amino acids. Essential amino acids can not be made by the body so you must get them from your diet. Nonessential amino acids can be made by the body.