Most people get the nutrition they need to support their health through their food. As you now know, your body can’t make essential amino acids by itself. This means that for optimal health, you need to consume foods that have essential amino acids in them.
Foods that contain all nine essential amino acids are called ‘complete proteins’. These include:1
- beef
- poultry
- fish
- eggs
- dairy
- soy
- quinoa
- buckwheat
Nevertheless, if you don’t like foods that are high in amino acids, you may want to consider
amino acid supplements to ensure you’re getting your recommended daily amounts.
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Exactly how much of each amino acid you need will vary depending on your goals, and of course, your own health. We recommend you always speak to your doctor before starting to take any supplement.
Supplements are available in many different forms, including
BCAA powders, and flavours to make them interesting and tasty.