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Amino acids

Amino acids are a collective name for chemical compounds that are used as building blocks in the body to create proteins. There are 20 different types of amino acids that can be combined in different sequences in order to form proteins with different structures and functions. Some amino acids are essential and must be supplied through the diet, while others can be produced by the body itself.

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Homocysteine

Amino acid

Homocysteine is an amino acid that is formed from methionine and is influenced by nutrition and genetics. High levels in the blood are associated with an increased risk of health problems.