Out of the hundreds of amino acids that exist, 20 are used by the body. 9 of the 20 are called “essential amino acids”. That’s because the body cannot synthesize, or create, these essential amino acids on its own. They must be consumed through food.
The nine essential amino acids include:
- Histidine
- Isoleucine
- Leucine
- Lysine
- Methionine
- Phenylalanine
- Threonine
- Tryptophan
- Valine
Because essential amino acids are only obtained through consumption, these are widely accepted as the most beneficial type of amino acid for which to supplement. Be Well Essential Amino Acids includes all 9 essential amino acids at optimal ratios for muscle protein synthesis.