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Amino Acids and The Aging Process

 I. Introduction A. Brief Overview of Amino Acids and Their Superhero Status Think of amino acids as the behind-the-scenes builders that keep your body running. They’re the foundation for proteins, shaping everything from your muscles to your brain. We rely on essential amino acids that must come from food, while non-essential ones are produced within the body — and together, they influence vital processes like tissue repair and immune response. As we discussed in how amino acids influence mental health and emotional stability , these compounds are far more than basic nutrients — they’re deeply involved in our daily well-being. B. Aging Process: The Uninvited Guest at the Health Party Aging tends to sneak in quietly, but once it’s here, it touches everything — your energy, your skin, your strength. What’s surprising is how closely this process is tied to amino acids. As we age, our body’s ability to produce, absorb, and utilize these building blocks begins to shift. Some amin...