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Amino Acids

Amino Acids are the small building blocks that make up peptides, and proteins. Each amino acid has a unique structure, and as such plays a specific role within the body. There are around 20 different types considered to be most important for human health. Amino acids are a class of ingredients. They can also be found on ingredients lists as acetyl glucosamine, acetyl tyrosinamide, alanine, arginine, arginine hcl, arginine pca, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, lysine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, taurine, threonine and valine and yeast amino acids.

What is Amino Acids?

Amino acids are the building blocks of peptides and proteins, each with a unique structure and role within the body. Some examples include arginine, arginine hcl, arginine pca, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, lysine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, taurine, threonine, valine, yeast amino acids.

What does Amino Acids do?

Amino acids provide numerous benefits for the skin. They help to support collagen synthesis, promoting skin elasticity and firmness. Amino acids also assist in maintaining the skin's natural moisture barrier, improving hydration levels and preventing moisture loss. Additionally, they aid in skin repair processes, assisting with cell turnover and rejuvenation.

Who is Amino Acids good for?

If any of the following apply Amino Acids might be a good option for you:

Dry and dehydrated skin

Elasticity

Fine Lines

Texture

Wrinkles

Who should avoid Amino Acids?

If any of the following apply it might be best to avoid Amino Acids:

Related Allergy

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