Nutrition
Essential Amino Acids
Essential amino acids cannot be made by the body and must come from food—leucine, lysine, methionine, and others drive muscle protein synthesis. Complete proteins (eggs, dairy, meat, soy) deliver all nine; grains and legumes combine to fill gaps.
Essential amino acids cannot be made by the body and must come from food—leucine, lysine, methionine, and others drive muscle protein synthesis. Complete proteins (eggs, dairy, meat, soy) deliver all nine; grains and legumes combine to fill gaps.
Distribution across meals often beats one giant bolus.
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