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What do Amino Acids do?Updated a year ago

Amino Acids perform a range of important functions within your immune system. Tryptophan is a crucial part of the production of serotonin, which is essential in regulating your mood, sleep and behaviour.


Branched-Chain Amino Acids in valine, leucine and isoleucine can improve your athletic performance, stimulate muscle recovery and reduce symptoms of fatigue after training 
(Kubala, J. 2022).

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