Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Essential Amino Acids

Essential amino acids are compounds that are necessary for human life and must be consumed from dietary sources. They are important to the body’s metabolism, protein synthesis, and overall health. Essential amino acids are essential for maintaining the proper functioning of cells and tissues, as well as for regenera…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 365× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Essential amino acids are compounds that are necessary for human life and must be consumed from dietary sources. They are important to the body’s metabolism, protein synthesis, and overall health. Essential amino acids are essential for maintaining the proper functioning of cells and tissues, as well as for regeneration and protection from diseases. They are required for the efficient digestion and absorption of other nutrients, and for producing hormones and other chemical messengers. Essential amino acids are also important for proper growth and development, and play a role in the production of red blood cells, enzymes, and hormones. They are also needed to maintain energy levels throughout the day and to help regulate the body’s water balance. Many dietary sources of essential amino acids include foods such as meat, eggs, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Certain supplements may also provide essential amino acids, although dietary options are usually recommended over supplementation.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 365 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

Journal editorial board
Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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